Contracts Negotiation Sr Staff / Lvl 5 / Arlington, TX

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

You will be the Contracts Negotiation Sr Staff for the Contracts Management Team. Our team is responsible for delivering end?to?end contract solutions that enable the PAC?3 production program. What You Will Be Doing As the Contracts Negotiation Sr Staff you will be responsible for overseeing the full contract lifecycle, providing expert advice to cross?functional partners, and ensuring contractual compliance. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Lead the end?to?end contract lifecycle for the PAC?3 development program. Advise program management, finance, legal, engineering, and other functions on contractual strategy and risk. Conduct negotiations and manage contract terms, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies. Coordinate with customers and internal/external audit teams to resolve contractual issues and address performance concerns. Generate contractual data reports and support training initiatives on contract practices. Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail?oriented professional who thrives in complex, high?stakes environments. You will join a purpose?driven team that values strategic thinking, decisive action, and a commitment to delivering results that matter to the national security mission. 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 have the ability to possess a Secret clearance. Basic Qualifications • Candidate would have 8 years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline. • Bachelor's degree required at a minimum • Experience in all aspects of the contract life cycle including proposals, negotiations, administration throughout performance, and contract close- out. • Managerial or other significant leadership experience. • Must have or be able to obtain a security clearance. • Proficient in the FAR and DFAR and the application of the laws in DOD contracting. • Familiarity with the ECE (Electronic Contracting Environment), IWTA system and their governing policies and procedures. adherence to Delegation of Authority and approval requirements for proposals and contractual actions. Lead and support audits, as appropriate, with internal and external audit teams and agencies to support contract-related activities and verify compliance. Ensure final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations. May plan and participate in training of contract practices within Company. Collect contractual data and compiles reports in response to Corporate and Business Area requests. • Experience working with the Department of Defense. • Experience protecting intellectual property. Desired skills • Prior experience within a Lockheed Martin Finance and Business Operations organization is highly desired. • Foreign Military Sales (FMS) experience •The candidate must possess the ability to influence positive business outcomes with fact reason, and the ability to convey the company’s positions both orally and via exceptional writing skills. • This is a highly visible role often involving face-to-face negotiations with U.S. Government Customers (both Military and civilian). As such, the successful candidate must possess exceptional bearing and professionalism. • Proven ability to develop internal and external relationships. 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 $111,700 - $196,880. 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 $128,400 - $222,640. 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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