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Senior Subcontract Manager

Lockheed Martin
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Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Oct 06, 2026

Standard Job Description

Responsible for the management of supplier cost, schedule and technical performance on moderate-to-high-risk, modified Commercial Off The Shelf, performance specification and complex build-to-print subcontracts for commercial, DOD and international programs. Leads multifunctional subcontract management teams. Holds procurement delegation and signs supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.Leads the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services for subcontract systems in support of development, production and global sustainment primes with multiple contract types.

Why Join Us:

The ideal candidate is 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 high‑impact programs and work alongside top technical talent. 

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. 


Your responsibilities will be: 

  • Prepares bid packages
  • Conducts bidders' conferences
  • Develops evaluation criteria
  • Analyzes and evaluates proposals
  • Negotiates subcontract provisions including price
  • Selects or recommends subcontractors
  • Writes subcontract packages
  • Prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts and required change activity.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. 

Basic Qualifications

  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to adapt and learn
  • Demonstrates accountability 
  • Takes responsibility
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance 
  • Shows initiative
  • Experience managing supplier relationships and leading cross- functional teams in search of innovative solutions
  • Ability and initiative to interface with internal partners to identify problems and develop solutions
  • Ability to interface effectively with Leadership, customers, and suppliers to achieve desired program objectives
  • Effective communication and organizational skills 

Desired Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent experience
  • Ability to interact with senior management, suppliers and other external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between functional organizations
  • Ability and willingness to travel to supplier facilities to participate in meetings and to resolve subcontract / program issues on-site, as needed
  • Ability to decompose and analyze supplier proposals
  • Capable of developing negotiation strategies for high-complexity and / or high-dollar procurements 

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00

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.

Job ID

996477038270|loc2
About Lockheed Martin

The F-35, PAC-3, and the GOES weather satellite...What do all of these technologies have in common? Talented people, our employees are the core of our business here at Lockheed Martin. As the leading global security, aerospace and information technology company-and the largest provider of IT services, systems integration & training to the U.S. government-we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

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