What does this role look like?
- For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure.
- The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.
- FBM is a reliable program that has been a part of the United States for over 60 years with many years to come. As we enter the next phase of FBM there are large opportunities for growth and career development.
- As a part of the FBM team, we can build, replenish, & modernize this crucial national asset with today’s tools & technology to benefit the world, the nation, our states, and our communities!
Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile.
This role will offer you the following daily challenges:
Manages subordinate teams overseeing subcontractors or critical subcontracted systems for all contract types within FBM Program. Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company policies. Directs and manages all costs, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is required to ensure performance and support of the contract milestones of the system. Develops sourcing and subcontract program management strategic plans that address overall program capture needs, execution, and risk management. Acts as the main focal point to the subcontractor and program management office. Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions through requests for proposals, transition to program startup, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, program execution, and contract closeout. Makes informed decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor. Establishes milestone objectives to manage performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications. Leads a cross-functional team, normally composed of engineers, quality, and procurement personnel, to ensure successful subcontract execution and program delivery.
To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
- Professional experience in Supply Chain Management (i.e… Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, Negotiation, Contracts, and/or Category Management)
- Previous experience with DoW procurement processes and regulations (FAR, DFAR, TINA, and or ITAR)
- Knowledge of SAP, PO Folders, procedures, or other ERP system
- Experience with managing suppliers, including management of Cost, Technical, Schedule, Risk and Opportunities
- Must be open to occasional travel, up to ~25% to support Program and/or Supplier visits
- You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US 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. Please note: No clearance is required to apply, nor prior to start.
To be effective, ideally, you should also have:
- Ability to obtain Secret Clearance
- Ability to lead activities to execute Supply Chain subcontracts and sourcing activities in an executing capacity as a Purchasing agent/Buyer/Subcontract Administrator/Manager
- Demonstrated subcontract experience to include development of RFP's, complex statements of Work, proposal evaluation criteria, and source selection criteria
- Previous LM Space experience
- Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships
- Independent self-starter with a sense of urgency and strong ownership of work
- Attention to detail
- Proven record of proactive engagement and communication with internal and external customers
- Excellent organizational skills, problem solving skills, and the ability to interface with suppliers and customers
- Well versed in FAR/DFAR and LM Acquisition procedures
- Ability to multi task in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrated strategic communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, and stakeholders with an ability to persuade and motivate action
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience and combined education
- Professional experience in supply chain management, procurement, subcontract administration or management, negotiation, contracts, or category management
- Experience with Department of Defense procurement processes and regulations, including FAR, DFARS, TINA, or ITAR
- Knowledge of SAP, PO folders, procedures, or another ERP system
- Experience managing suppliers across cost, technical, schedule, risk, and opportunity areas
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance
- Successful completion of drug screening and background check
- Ability to lead supply chain subcontract and sourcing activities as a purchasing agent, buyer, subcontract administrator, or manager
- Experience developing RFPs, complex statements of work, proposal evaluation criteria, and source selection criteria
- Previous Lockheed Martin Space experience
- Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask and work independently in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrated ability to communicate business cases and motivate action among stakeholders
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