Contracts Manager with Security Clearance

Description:This role is based in the Denver area. You would have responsibility for a full range of contract management activities including: identification and management of contractual/performance issues; contracting strategies; contract negotiations and award; contact modification, and contract close-out. You will also support the LM capture teams'''' proposal activities for new and expanding... opportunities. Throughout you will need to rapidly establish and maintain excellent customer relations with both internal LM and external customers, who may be U.S. or foreign customers. You will participate and lead special focus actions as assigned and mentor other employees. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 9+ years of professional experience; or 7+ years of professional experience with a related Masters'''' degree or higher. • Of your years of professional experience, you must have 5+ years of previous professional experience negotiating and managing all aspects of US Government contracts, to include reviewing contract terms and conditions and performing contract risk analysis. • Possess a working knowledge of U.S. intellectual property and export control regulations, and the FAR/DFARS. • Must have an active TS clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug, polygraph and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Desired Skills: • Experience working with all contract types (FFP, FPI, CPAF/IF, OTA, T&M, IDIQ) and fee arrangements; standard and non-standard contracts. • Proven ability to rapidly establish and maintain positive customer relations. • Demonstrated experience with briefing leadership on program status and contractual issues is preferred. • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to support and achieve business goals and a desire to help grow the business and gain efficiencies to improve program performance. • Skilled at independent learning and research. • Ability to take the lead in a team environment and provide contractual support and guidance to other program personnel. • Comfortable exercising latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments, serving as point-of-contact to the USG customer on major matters pertaining to program policies, plans, and objectives. • Demonstrated development of solutions to a variety of complex problems, and ensures solutions are consistent with program and organization objectives and policies. • Ability to guide strategic activities and experience in multiple fee arrangements. • Experience handling multiple, widely-varied assignments with both domestic and international contracts. • Experience communicating across varied audiences, including written, spoken, and presentation preparation. • Ability to collaboratively interface with diverse disciplines including, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance and Business Operations, and Program Management. • Experience with program/project management and program integration processes. • Solid working knowledge of CAS. Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly 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: 9x80 every other Friday off Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in Colorado or Washington is $91,300 - $175,000. 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 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO); receive 40 hours of Granted PTO annually for incidental absences; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of PTO per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO is prorated based on hours worked and start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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. At Lockheed Martin, 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 that you align with, you''''re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your past experience aligns with the job requirements, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: SPACE Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Contracts Type: Full-Time Shift: First