Lockheedmartin
Contract Negotiation Mgr - L5
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Important information
Contract type:
Freelance / Contract
Salary:
$123,400 – $229,200 / year
Location:
Palmdale, CA, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
24 September 2026
What they need
Standard Job Description
- You will be the Contracts Management, Manager - Level 5 in the Advanced Developent Programs portfolio in charge of a team in various program areas.
- In this role, you will carry supervisory responsibility for your team, coordinating employee recruitment, selection, and training; performance assessment and work assignments; and salary, recognition, and disciplinary actions.
- You will perform contracts management functions across the full lifecycle of contract actions — from capture and proposal development through contract award and all phases of administration. You will provide business advice and guidance to, and coordinate closely with, cross-functional partners including program management, finance, legal, subcontracts, business development, engineering, human resources, accounting, and compliance to manage a broad range of responsibilities spanning solicitations, capture, negotiations, and contract terms and obligations.
- As an authorized and empowered representative of the Company, you will serve as the primary interface with Customer buying representatives, building effective working relationships and managing contracts to support business goals and objectives. You will coordinate resolution of contractual issues and Customer concerns related to Company performance, and ensure contractual compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as adherence to Delegation of Authority and approval requirements for proposals and contractual actions.
You will lead and support internal and external audits as needed, verifying compliance and ensuring final contract documents accurately reflect agreements reached in negotiations. You may also help plan and deliver
training on contract practices across the Company, and will collect contractual data and compile reports in response to Corporate and Business Area requests
Basic Qualifications
- Demonstrated DoD Contracting Experience
- Experience with all phases of proposal development, contracts negotiation and administration.
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.
- Demonstrated mastery experience with FAR/DFARs
- Experience using interpersonal and organizational skills.
Desired Skills
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Should be detail and teamwork oriented.
- 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.
- Contract drafting experience and experience with various contract types and contracting vehicles.
- This individual will have demonstrated abilities to develop customer relationships, shape RFPs, and have participated in proposal development and bid strategy.
Possess excellent relationship-building skills with peers, leadership, and suppliers. - Ability to influence positive business outcomes with fact, reason, and the ability to convey the company’s positions through exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $123400.00 - $229200.00
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.
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