Description:

You will be the Contract Management Manager for the Special Programs team. Our team is responsible for delivering high‑impact contracts that enable revolutionary defense systems and safeguard lives worldwide.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Contract Management Manager you will be responsible for leading the contracts management function across the full contract lifecycle—capture, proposal, award, and administration—while supervising a skilled team of contract professionals.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Directing subordinate staff in recruitment, training, performance assessment, and career development.


• Managing end‑to‑end contracts activities, from capture and negotiations to post‑award administration and compliance.


• Coordinating with program management, finance, legal, sub‑contracts, engineering, HR, and compliance to resolve contractual issues and align with business goals.


• Representing Lockheed Martin with customers and buying representatives, building strong relationships, and ensuring contractual obligations are met.


• Leading internal and external audits, maintaining accurate contract data, and generating reports for corporate and business‑area leadership.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a decisive, collaborative leader with deep contract expertise and a passion for mission‑critical programs. This role offers the opportunity to shape strategic initiatives, work on highly classified special programs, and influence cutting‑edge technologies—all within a culture that values curiosity, bold ideas, and authentic contribution.

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 Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position requires the selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications:
- This position requires applicants to have an active Final Secret security clearance with a background investigation performed within the last five years.

- Candidate must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance upon employment.

- This position also requires an enhanced security review in accordance with Government contract requirements and it is a condition of employment that individuals hired into positions requiring program clearance obtain and maintain such clearance within sufficient time to allow Lockheed Martin to meet its business needs.

- Experience working on Classified Programs.

- Contract life cycle experience including generating and submitting proposals, negotiating with customers or suppliers, contract administration, and closeout.

- Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).

- Experience with multiple contract types and proposals, such as FFP, FPIF, CPIF, CPAF, CPFF & T&M.

- Experience identifying contractual risks and understanding the financial implications.

- Experience multi-tasking and working several assignments concurrently.
Desired Skills:
- Active TS Clearance.
- An experienced leader.
- Experienced working in classified program environments.
- Strong familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARs).
- Experience working independently and in a team situation.
- The ability to exercise initiative, participate in strategy development, and work in an independent manner.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Experience with Research & Development (R&D) programs.
- Experience working with CRADAs, OTAs, and other non-traditional contract and agreement types.
- Experience providing strategic and sound business advice to senior leadership.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and strategically with functional and program counterparts to drive business results.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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