Contract Negotiation Mgr - L5- Arlington, TX

Standard Job Description

You will be the Contract Negotiation Mgr for the Contracts Management Team. Our team is responsible for overseeing contract negotiations, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic guidance across the full contract lifecycle.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Contract Negotiation Mgr you will lead contract strategy, supervise a high‑performing team, and serve as the authorized representative to customers.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

* Provide business advice and coordinate with program management, finance, legal, engineering, and other functions.
* Lead contract solicitations, negotiations, and award actions while ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and Delegation of Authority.
* Serve as the primary interface with customer buying representatives, build effective relationships and resolve contractual issues.
* Lead and support internal and external audits, verify compliance, and maintain accurate contractual documentation.
* Collect contractual data and prepare reports for corporate and business‑area requests.

Why Join Us
We are seeking a collaborative, detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and can translate complex contractual requirements into clear, actionable guidance. This role offers high visibility, the chance to shape critical business outcomes, and the opportunity to mentor a high‑performing contract team.

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 located in Arlington, TX.

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

Basic Qualifications

Generally has 5+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline. Experience in all aspects of the contract life cycle process including proposals, administration, and contract close out. Experience with FAR and DFARS contracting principles. Experience in reviewing terms and conditions; performing contract risk analysis. Deomonstrated experience briefing leadership on proposal status, program status, and contractual issues. Experience with complex financial and non financial terms. Currently possess a Secret Security clearance or have the ability to obtain a Secret Security clearance (to obtain a clearance, you must be a U.S. Citizen). Experience with Microsoft Office applications required. Prior experience with Electronic Contracting tools and systesm desired. Occasional travel may be required.

Desired Skills

Ability to guide strategic activities and experience in multiple fee/contracting arrangements with a special emphasis on production and/or development type contracts. Strategic thinker who can direct the operational support of an organization. Experience coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary and recognition/disciplinary actions. Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills. Experience proposing, negotiating, and administering USG and international (FMS and DCS) contracts. Experience with Multi-Year contracts, IDIQs and BOA type contracts is highly desired. Working knowledge of Intellectual Property, Data Rights Assertions, FAR/DFARs compliant markings/legends, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) requirements. Ability to work autonomously, coordinate multiple assignements and achieve program goals and objectives in a fast paced environment. Ability to establish effective working relationships and commucations with internal and external customers and posses excellent business acument. A basic working knowledge of the Federal Acquistion Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisitions Regulations Supplement (DFARS).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $109700.00 - $203700.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

* Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
* For (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.