Subcontract Management Staff

Basic Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Experience managing supplier relationships and leading cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Working knowledge of standard government contract types
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  
  

Job Description

You will be the Subcontract Management Staff for one of our Missiles & Fire Control Programs which may include programs such as F-35, THAAD, PAC-3, Javelin, or other similar initiatives. Our team is responsible for overseeing the full supply chain lifecycle ensuring cost, schedule, and performance excellence.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Subcontract Management Staff, you will be responsible for partnering with program leadership and Supplier Management Teams to develop, negotiate, and execute complex subcontracts.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Drafting, negotiating, awarding, modifying, and closing subcontracts that meet technical, cost, and schedule goals.
• Monitoring supplier performance across cost, schedule, quality, and technical metrics, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Identifying risks, developing mitigation plans, and resolving daily supplier issues to protect production flow.
• Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, finance, and legal teams to align deliverables.
• Applying DFARS, FAR, ITAR, and internal policies, conducting compliance reviews, and mitigating regulatory exposure.
  
  

Why Join Us

We are looking for a collaborative, results driven professional who thrives in a fast paced environment and excels at building strong supplier relationships. This role offers the chance to influence critical program outcomes, work with cutting edge technology, and grow your expertise within a supportive, mission focused organization.

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 is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Desired Skills

• Experience managing subcontracts for specialized materials, complex assemblies, and equipment within the defense industry
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Experience with risk identification, mitigation, and issue resolution
• Ability to effectively interact with senior management, suppliers, and external stakeholders on complex matters requiring coordination across multiple functional organizations
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and ability to work with a high degree of autonomy
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Experience with negotiations above the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) / Certified Cost or Pricing Data (CCoPD) threshold, including price analysis, cost analysis, technical evaluation, and fact-finding
• Demonstrated leadership experience
  
  

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.