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Job Description
WHO WE ARE
Lockheed Martin: An Award-Winning Place to Work
WHO YOU ARE
Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems (RMS) in Stratford, CT is seeking an experienced Contracts professional to support the CH-53K King Stallion program - the U.S. Marine Corps' next-generation heavy-lift helicopter. In this role, you will serve as a strategic business partner embedded within one of RMS's most high-profile and complex programs, leading contract administration, managing risk, and ensuring compliance across the full contract lifecycle.
Your Responsibilities
• Manage all day-to-day contractual execution and oversight.
• Serve as the primary contracts interface with government customers including the U.S. Marine Corps, NAVAIR, and DCMA
• Lead negotiation and administration of complex contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FFP, FPIF, FPIS, IDIQ) supporting CH 53K production
• Draft, review, and negotiate contract terms, modifications, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
• Provide authoritative guidance to CH-53K program managers, finance, and legal teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and applicable Navy/Marine Corps agency supplements
• Support proposal development, pricing reviews for new and follow-on awards
• Oversee government audits and contract closeout activities
• Mentor and develop junior contracts staff
WHY JOIN US
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
As an employee at Lockheed Martin, your health and well being are paramount. From medical insurance, to legal help and tuition reimbursement, we provide benefits to improve your life. Come check out all of the amazing benefits Lockheed Martin has to offer.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or related field
• 9+ years of contracts experience in a government defense or aerospace environment
• Demonstrated experience with FAR/DFARS and government contract types
• Experience negotiating directly with government contracting officers
Desired skills
• NCMA certification (CFCM, CPCM, or CCCM)
• Experience with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and TINA/FASA requirements
• Foreign Military Sales (FMS) experience
• Experience supporting Navy or Marine Corps aviation programs
• Experience with major defense acquisition programs (ACAT I or II)
• Master's degree or JD
EEO
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.
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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.
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.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $95,000 - $167,440. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $109,200 - $189,290. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.