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This is a job 5 times the speed of sound! If you're interested in Hypersonic technology, come join our team supporting one of the most dynamic and nationally critical programs in the company. LM Space's Conventional Prompt Strike program needs a strategic business partner to serve as the Subcontract Administration for this key program. Do you have an interest in working with our team supporting some of the most dynamic and nationally critical programs in the country, and a passion for working on emerging technologies? We have opportunities that include advanced programs related to Hypersonics, Missile Defense, Strategic Deterrence, Payload Reentry Systems, and Directed Energy to name a few.

This role will offer you the following daily challenges:

• Act as a primary subcontract interface and work together with your subcontract management team members to support your program.
• Interface with suppliers as the focal point between the subcontractor/supplier and various LM departments.
• Initiate the LM acquisition process - solicit RFP's, review supplier proposals, negotiate/administer contracts, and manage supplier performance.
• Help develop subcontract specifications, statements of work, and negotiate requirements and scope.
• Prevent and mitigate supplier cost, schedule, and quality performance issues.
• Research and evaluate procurement sources and qualification.

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2+ years of professional experience; or a Masters' degree with some experience.
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired skills:

• Highly developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with FAR procedures and government contracting.
• Familiarity with SAP/P2P enterprise resource planning software.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where adapting to change quickly is essential; and great attention to detail.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
• Although this position does support some teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near a major Lockheed Martin Space facility (Denver - Deer Creek) and be expected to work in the office as needed and as appropriate.

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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

Pay rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $57,400 - $101,200. 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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.