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Stf, Contracts Management (HYBRID TELEWORK)

Stratford, Connecticut
Full Time On-site

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Job ID: 724180BR Date posted: May. 05, 2026
Description:WHO WE ARE
Lockheed Martin: An Award-Winning Place to Work

WHO YOU ARE
Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems (RMS) in Stratford, CT is seeking an experienced Contracts professional to support the CH-53K King Stallion program — the U.S. Marine Corps' next-generation heavy-lift helicopter. In this role, you will serve as a strategic business partner embedded within one of RMS's most high-profile and complex programs, leading contract administration, managing risk, and ensuring compliance across the full contract lifecycle.

Your Responsibilities
• Manage all day-to-day contractual execution and oversight.
• Serve as the primary contracts interface with government customers including the U.S. Marine Corps, NAVAIR, and DCMA
• Lead negotiation and administration of complex contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FFP, FPIF, FPIS, IDIQ) supporting CH 53K production
• Draft, review, and negotiate contract terms, modifications, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
• Provide authoritative guidance to CH-53K program managers, finance, and legal teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and applicable Navy/Marine Corps agency supplements
• Support proposal development, pricing reviews for new and follow-on awards
• Oversee government audits and contract closeout activities
• Mentor and develop junior contracts staff

WHY JOIN US
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
As an employee at Lockheed Martin, your health and well being are paramount. From medical insurance, to legal help and tuition reimbursement, we provide benefits to improve your life. Come check out all of the amazing benefits Lockheed Martin has to offer.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or related field

• 9+ years of contracts experience in a government defense or aerospace environment

• Demonstrated experience with FAR/DFARS and government contract types

• Experience negotiating directly with government contracting officers
Desired Skills:
• NCMA certification (CFCM, CPCM, or CCCM)

• Experience with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and TINA/FASA requirements

• Foreign Military Sales (FMS) experience

• Experience supporting Navy or Marine Corps aviation programs

• Experience with major defense acquisition programs (ACAT I or II)

• Master's degree or JD
Clearance Level: None
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 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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Contracts
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is the largest defense contractor in the United States and one of the most influential aerospace and security companies in the world. The company develops advanced systems across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains, including fighter aircraft like the F-35, missile defense systems, satellites, space exploration technologies, and classified intelligence platforms that support U.S. and allied national security missions.

For job seekers, Lockheed Martin offers a wide range of career opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, aerospace design, systems integration, manufacturing, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on some of the most advanced and widely deployed defense systems in the world. Many roles involve supporting long-term programs with direct impact on military readiness and global security.

Unlike smaller defense firms that focus on niche technologies, Lockheed Martin operates at massive scale across multiple mission areas, giving employees exposure to complex systems such as stealth aircraft, missile defense networks, hypersonics, space-based systems, and autonomous platforms. The company also plays a major role in classified programs and next-generation defense technologies that shape the future of warfare and deterrence strategy.

As global defense priorities continue to shift toward advanced aerospace systems, space dominance, and integrated multi-domain operations, Lockheed Martin remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical, and mission-driven careers with global impact, Lockheed Martin continues to stand as a defining pillar of aerospace and national security.

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