Description:Manager, Contracts Management - Level 5

Location: Marietta GA

What You Will Be Doing
The Manager, Contracts Management – Level 5 serves as the Air Mobility and Maritime Missions Aero Line of Business (LOB) Contracts Manager within the U.S. Government (USG) Production Contracts team. This role provides strategic leadership and oversight of contract management activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a proactive leader who can operate in a dynamic environment, build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and support mission success. This role includes approximately 25% domestic travel in support of program and customer engagement needs.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage contracts activities for the Air Mobility and Maritime Missions Aero LOB within the USG Production Contracts team

- Provide strategic guidance and oversight on contract execution, compliance, and risk management

- Serve as a key interface with internal stakeholders and U.S. Government customers to support program objectives

- Influence customer positions and negotiations to achieve favorable business outcomes

- Ensure adherence to contractual requirements, company policies, and regulatory guidelines

- Support program execution through effective contract interpretation, issue resolution, and decision-making

- Collaborate cross-functionally with program management, finance, legal, and other teams to drive alignment and performance

- Deliver high-quality customer service while maintaining strong, professional relationships

- Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

- Support business priorities through domestic travel (approximately 25%) as required

What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are
You are a strong, strategic leader with deep experience in contracts management, ideally within a government or aerospace environment. You bring a track record of successfully leading teams, managing complex contracts, and navigating customer relationships with confidence and professionalism.

You have strong experience influencing stakeholders, including customers, and are skilled at balancing business objectives with compliance requirements. You are known for your sound judgment, attention to detail, and ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.

You are a collaborative partner who values teamwork and communication, and you take pride in delivering exceptional customer service while driving results that support mission success.

Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Marietta, GA
This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience in reviewing terms and conditions

• Experience with USG (FAR/DFARS) in all aspects of the contract life cycle including proposals, administration, and close out

• Negotiation Experience

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline or 5 years experience in the absence of a Bachelors Degree
Desired Skills:
• Experience with Aero Proposal Tool Suite (APTS)
• Ability to multi-taksk in a fast paced team environment and work well under pressure
• Effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership, and customers
• Strong business acumen with the ability to clearly recognize risk elements in business transactions, providing governance to the program team in carrying out the terms of the contract
• Ability to make effective presentations to executive leadership
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 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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Contracts
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

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