What is the mission?
The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
This role will offer you the following daily challenges:
- Manages subordinate teams overseeing subcontractors or critical subcontracted systems for all contract types and programs, ensuring 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:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
- 5+ years of Subcontracts Program Management, Subcontract Management, Program Management,Subcontract Administration, Project Engineering, or Project Management Experience, or a comination thereof.
- Earned Value Management (EVM) Experience
- Customer Experience
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple functions
To be effective, ideally, you should also have:
- 8+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management (i.e. Proposal Support, Subcontract Administration / Management, Control Account Management, and/or Contracts) or equivalent experience/combined education.
- Previous Professional experience with Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures (LMAP), Commercial Acquisition Procedures (CAP), as well as Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
- Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation.
- Strong Business acumen and ability to make business-based decisions.
- Multi-task in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.
- You bring positivity and enthusiasm to the team and work collaboratively throughout the supply chain lifecycle.
- Develop and foster strong relationships with internal cross-functional team to work to desired outcomes.
- Implement continuous improvement leading to improved team and supplier performance.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
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 or combined education
- 5+ years of experience in Subcontracts Program Management, Subcontract Management, Program Management, Subcontract Administration, Project Engineering, Project Management, or a combination thereof
- Earned Value Management experience
- Customer experience
- Ability to collaborate across multiple functions
- 8+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management, including proposal support, subcontract administration or management, control account management, and/or contracts, or equivalent experience or combined education
- Experience with Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures, Commercial Acquisition Procedures, Truth in Negotiations Act, and Federal Acquisition Regulations
- Exceptional strategic communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Strong business acumen and ability to make business-based decisions
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure
- Ability to develop and foster strong internal cross-functional relationships
- Experience implementing continuous improvement to improve team and supplier performance
Lockheed Martin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lockheed Martin and has not been reviewed or approved by Lockheed Martin.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout element, with a strong 401(k) program and options like an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance total compensation and long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive from day one, with multiple plan options, mental health resources, and virtual care. Wellness supports such as on‑site services and preventive programs are also highlighted.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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What We Do
Customer Focus, Innovation and Purpose are Built Into Everything We Do. Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours ™. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
