Lockheed Martins Missiles and Fire Control is in search of a Contracts Management Associate to join our team at our Archbald, PA facility.
What You Will Be Doing
-The Contracts Management Associate will support two Lines of Business, the Precision Guided Systems (PGS) programs and the Navy Nuclear Propulsion program.
The selected candidate must have the ability to support the development, planning, and scheduling of proposals, contract actions, negotiations, and modifications including tracking and coordinating regularly with US Government, Prime Contractors and International customers. Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships with both internal and external Customers, showing flexibility and creativity to ensure contract actions are anticipated and timely in execution. Candidate must be comfortable learning and working with all contract types, ensuring that the final documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations. The selected candidate will handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment while achieving or exceeding program goals / deadlines and maintaining the highest standards of quality, ethics, and integrity. The candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
For a level 2, we typically require 3 years of professional experience; or 1 year of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
Lockheed Martin Archbald is a full-service Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) facility that provides design, manufacturing, engineering, field service support for both domestic and international customers. In addition to being the home for the Precision Guided Systems and Navy Electronic Systems product lines, more than 500 employees manufacture assemblies for many other Lockheed Martin products. For over 70 years we have successfully produced safety-critical systems for nuclear submarines, aircraft carriers, commercial nuclear power plants while also producing air-to-ground weapon and training systems for the US Military and international allied customers. Ours is a legacy to be proud of!
The Locale
Archbald is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania within Lackawanna County; home to busy cities, quiet riverside villages, peaceful mountain towns, and sprawling rural landscapes. Our local communities offer a wide range of natural splendor, an abundance of history and culture, four seasons of family-friendly activities and way more local pizza than you could ever imagine. With convenient access to major highways, here, you’re just a two hour drive from both New York City and Philadelphia and a five hour drive from Boston, Pittsburgh, and Washington DC. With a low cost of living, affordable housing and ample healthcare and education institutions, making NEPA home is an easy choice https://discovernepa.com
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MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration and Relations, or related fields.
Ability to obtain security clearance at the Secret Level.
Desired Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
Must have strong analytical abilities, and be a self-starter.
Must be able to administer multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Must be detail oriented and able to work effectively in a virtual team environment.
Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with all internal and external customers and possess excellent business acumen.
Familiarity with administering and negotiating contracts.
Familiarity with in all aspects of the contract life cycle including contract administration, contract negotiations, proposal preparation and close-out.
Prior experience working in a virtual environment with remote team members.
Familiarity with Lockheed Martin systems, policies and procedures.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the worlds 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, develop, 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. 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 you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Contracts
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point).
Must have strong analytical abilities, and be a self-starter.
Must be able to administer multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Must be detail oriented and able to work effectively in a virtual team environment.
Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with all internal and external customers and possess excellent business acumen.
Familiarity with administering and negotiating contracts.
Familiarity with in all aspects of the contract life cycle including contract administration, contract negotiations, proposal preparation and close-out.
Prior experience working in a virtual environment with remote team members.
Familiarity with Lockheed Martin systems, policies and procedures.