Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 8 years of professional experience or 6 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
Job Description
Contracts Management Staff - C-130 International
Location: Marietta GA
What You Will Be Doing
The Contracts Management Staff role for the C-130 International program is responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of complex government and international contracts, from proposal development through contract closeout. This position serves as a key business partner across cross-functional teams, providing contractual guidance, risk assessment, and strategic input to ensure successful program execution. The role requires active engagement with internal stakeholders and external customers to manage contract performance, support negotiations, and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, company policies, and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving efficient contract execution, mitigating risk, and maintaining strong customer relationships in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Proposal Preparation and Coordination:
- Review and evaluate customer Requests for Proposal (RFP) for new business efforts and/or modifications to existing contracts.
- Provide contractual recommendations, conduct risk assessments and create mitigation plans, and propose alternative approaches to contract execution through contract language revisions.
- Coordinate proposal generation and submission, collaborate with other functional areas to investigate and reconcile significant contract changes that frequently impact cost, schedule, technical specifications, etc.
Contract Management And Negotiations
- Collaborate with associated functional organizations and customers to ensure conformance with contractual obligations, remain cognizant of potential or existing problem areas, and implement required corrective actions.
- Develop and apply advanced contractual concepts, techniques, and standards to assigned duties.
- Develop and apply solutions to complex problems which require a high degree of ingenuity, contractual creativity, and innovation.
- Continuously evaluate and oversee contract performance.
- Create and maintain enduring relationships with internal and external customers to facilitate timely and transparent communications.
- Ensure final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations.
Contract Closeout
- Ensure timely contract closure by initiating closeout activities as required by terms and conditions.
- Create contract closeout schedules and coordinate with functional areas to drive closure of administrative tasks as required by company policies and federal regulations.
What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Who You Are
You are a proactive and detail-oriented contracts professional with a strong understanding of the contract lifecycle and the ability to navigate complex contractual environments. You bring experience in proposal development, contract negotiations, and performance management, along with the ability to assess risk and develop effective mitigation strategies. You are a strong communicator who can collaborate across functional teams and build trusted relationships with customers. Known for your problem-solving skills and sound judgment, you are comfortable working through ambiguity and developing creative solutions to complex challenges. You take ownership of your work, maintain a high standard of accuracy and compliance, and are driven to support successful program outcomes through effective contract management.
Marietta, GA
This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta.
Desired Skills
- Experience in reviewing and drafting terms and conditions.
- Experience with USG (FAR/DFARS) and DCS Contracts in all aspects of the contract life cycle including proposals, contract administration, and closeout.
- First-hand negotiation experience.
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, and/or equivalent experience/combined education.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to work remotely
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
