Contracts Management Staff / Lvl 4 / Grand Prairie, TX

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

You will be the Contracts Management Staff for the Precision Fires Line of Business. Our team is responsible for supporting a fast?growing portfolio of development and production programs within the Precision Fires line. What You Will Be Doing As the Contracts Management Staff you will be responsible for driving contract excellence across the Precision Fires portfolio. You will act as the primary liaison between program engineers, suppliers, and legal to ensure seamless execution of contracts. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Develop, negotiate, and execute contracts supporting development and production programs. Maintain contract records and ensure compliance with corporate policies and government regulations. Monitor contract performance metrics and initiate corrective actions when required. Coordinate with program managers to align contract terms with schedule and budget objectives. Support internal and external audits, providing required documentation and responses. Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a detail?oriented, collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic, high?tempo environment. You will join a purpose?driven team that values technical expertise, proactive problem?solving, and a commitment to delivering mission?critical capabilities. This role offers the chance to make a measurable impact on the Precision Fires portfolio while advancing your career in contract management. We are committed to supporting your work?life balance and overall well?being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here . Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position requires selected candidate to obtain a Secret clearance. Basic Qualifications - Contract life cycle experience including proposals, negotiations, administration, and closeout. - Exceptional and effective communication skills; both written and verbal. - Proficient in Microsoft Office (word, excel, and PowerPoint). - Ability to obtain a security clearance. - Possess basic working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS). Desired skills - Experience with Electronic Contracting Environment (ECE) or similar Contract Management software tools. - Experience negotiating and administering contracts with the U.S. Government/Foreign Military Sales is preferred with a special emphasis upon Production and/or Development type contracts. - Working knowledge of Intellectual Property, Data Rights Assertions, FAR/DFARS Compliant markings/legends, and a working knowledge of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). - Candidate should be able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and achieve program goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Candidate should be a proactive self-starter who is detailed oriented, as well as a team player. - Candidate should be capable of working independently with general supervision. - The qualified individual should be able to establish effective working relationships and communications with all internal and external customers and possess excellent business acumen. - The candidate must have experience with complex financial terms and concepts (Long Range Plan (LRP), Return on Sale (ROS), proposal pricing, Executive Planning Panel experience, etc.). - Should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - The candidate should possess understanding of contractual and financial concepts and principles. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. 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 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, 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $95,000 - $167,440. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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 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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $109,200 - $189,290. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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