Description: You will be the Contract Management professional for the Contracts Management Team. Our team is responsible for driving contract strategy, execution, and compliance for high‑impact defense programs.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Contract Management professional you will be responsible for overseeing end‑to‑end contract activities that support THAAD program pursuits.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Administer contracts from capture through award, performance, and closeout, ensuring all terms are met.

  • Lead negotiations and provide business advice across functions such as program management, finance, legal, and engineering.

  • Serve as the authorized company representative to customer buying teams, building effective relationships and safeguarding company interests.

  • Coordinate audit support and verify contractual compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.

  • Assess risk on proposals and contract changes, offering alternative language and mitigation strategies while preparing reports for senior leadership.

Why Join Us

We are seeking a collaborative, detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a mission‑critical environment. This role offers high visibility, direct impact on multi‑year defense contracts, and the opportunity to shape contract solutions alongside world‑class experts.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position requires  selected candidate must obtain a Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 1+ years of professional experience.

Ability to obtain a security clearance

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite:

Must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Should be detail-oriented and able to work in a virtual team environment

Proven ability to develop internal and external relationships

Must be able to coordinate DCAA and DCMA activities including audits, performance-based payment plans, etc.

Must have excellent presentation skills, strong analytical abilities, and be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision

The qualified individual must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with all internal and external customers and possess excellent business acumen

Ability to travel as required for this position

Desired Skills:

Prior Contracts Negotiation experience:

Prior Contracts experience working with MDA (Missile Defense Agency) or prior work experience working IAMD programs

Electronic Contracting Environment (ECE) experience

Familiarity with the IWTA system and related policies and procedures

Proven experience negotiating and administering a variety of fixed price type (FFP, FPIF) and cost type (CPFF, CPIF) contracts

Ability to engage in routine and unique problems/ issues to help develop solutions for multi-million-dollar complex contracts

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest: 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.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Contracts

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First