Contracts Administrator Sr. - Sikorsky CH-53K (HYBRID TELEWORK)

Lockheed Martin•Stratford, CT

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

WHAT WE’RE DOING The CH-53K King Stallion advances Sikorsky’s 50 years of manufacturing and operational success with its CH-53A, CH-53D/G, and CH-53E predecessors. Built to thrive on the modern battlefield, including shipboard operations, the CH-53K aircraft is designed to be intelligent, reliable, low maintenance and survivable in the most austere and remote forward operating bases. The CH-53K helicopter has been designed and built to the exacting standards of the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) and will serve as its critical land and sea based logistics connector. The new heavy lifter will allow the U.S. Marine Corps and international militaries to move troops and equipment from ship to shore, and to higher altitude terrain, more quickly and effectively than ever before. WHO WE ARE Lockheed Martin: An Award-Winning Place to Work WHO YOU ARE The Contracts Negotiator Sr will support the CH-53 aircraft platforms with a primary focus on CH-53K Support and Development activities. This role’s responsibilities shall consist of contract negotiation of proposals, administration including Program support and customer interaction and contract closeout. A successful candidate will develop and apply solutions to unusually complex problems which require the regular use of a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation. Reviews and evaluates customer requests for proposal or revisions to contracts; provides risk assessments and offers alternative approaches to mitigate risks, including alternative contractual language; evaluates and coordinates proposals; investigates and reconciles significant contract changes involving cost, specifications, schedules, etc. Maintains high standard of ethics. Understands and implements Lockheed Martin corporate and local policies and procedures. Candidate should be a self-starter who requires minimal supervision and has the ability to comprehend complex financial and business concepts and suggest viable alternatives during negotiation. Should be able to handle multiple assignments and achieve program goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidate will be required to become familiar with the unique program requirements in minimal time. Candidate should possess computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with ability to grasp other software applications required to perform job duties; have excellent written and oral communication skills; should be detail and teamwork oriented with excellent organizational and prioritization skills; and possess strong interpersonal skills. Develops and maintains good working relationships with customers, integrated program team members, and industry peers. 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

Requirements

Bachelors degree in a related discipline with 6 years of professional experience; or 4 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree
Experience managing negotiations and administration of contracts various contract types such as IDIQs, Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs), cost-plus and fixed price contracts
self-starter who requires minimal supervision
ability to comprehend complex financial and business concepts and suggest viable alternatives during negotiation
able to handle multiple assignments and achieve program goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
required to become familiar with the unique program requirements in minimal time
computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with ability to grasp other software applications required to perform job duties
excellent written and oral communication skills
detail and teamwork oriented with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
strong interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in reviewing terms and conditions and performing contract risk analysis.
Demonstrated experience with briefing leadership on program status and contractual issues
Proposal Management/Capture Experience
Candidate willing and able to engage on routine and unique problems/issues to help develop solutions
Basic understanding of contract and finance principles
Strategic planning: analyzes work, sets goals, develops plans of action, and utilizes time effectively
Communication: utilizes effective verbal and written communication.
Project management: effectively organizes, prioritizes and manages multiple assignments and priorities.
Customer service: anticipates the needs of internal and/or external customers and offers solutions by demonstrating extra effort and maintaining a healthy attitude toward meeting customer needs.
Judgment: draws on core values, knowledge, and personal experience to make educated decisions.
Effectiveness under stress: demonstrates the ability to think, function and lead effectively under conditions of mental pressure.
Persuasion: demonstrates the ability to present and substantiate ideas in a respectful manner that may not agree with the opinion of others.
Self-renewal: demonstrates a commitment to intellectual growth in ways beneficial to self, peers and the company.

Responsibilities

contract negotiation of proposals
administration including Program support and customer interaction
contract closeout
develop and apply solutions to unusually complex problems which require the regular use of a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation
Reviews and evaluates customer requests for proposal or revisions to contracts
provides risk assessments and offers alternative approaches to mitigate risks, including alternative contractual language
evaluates and coordinates proposals
investigates and reconciles significant contract changes involving cost, specifications, schedules, etc
Maintains high standard of ethics
Understands and implements Lockheed Martin corporate and local policies and procedures
Develops and maintains good working relationships with customers, integrated program team members, and industry peers