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Contracts Senior Manager Lockheed Martin Corporation - 4.0 Fort Worth, TX Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Flextime Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Qualifications Federal Acquisition Regulations Proposal writing B2
G OEM Full Job Description JOB ID:
732801BR Date posted: Jun. 22, 2026
Description:
Contracts Senior Manager Location:
Fort Worth TX What You Will Be Doing Contracts Lead for F-35 Production Business Unit. In close collaboration with BU Program and Finance leadership, this role will lead the team responsible for F-35 air vehicle production, obsolescence, and support equipment contract negotiation and management. Key Responsibilities Serve as the Contracts Lead for the F-35 Production Business Unit, providing strategic oversight and leadership across a complex portfolio of production, obsolescence, and support equipment contracts. Lead and develop a high-performing contracts team responsible for contract negotiation, administration, execution, and compliance activities. Partner closely with Business Unit Program and Finance leadership to support business objectives, contractual strategy, and program execution. Direct contract negotiations with customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders to achieve favorable business outcomes while ensuring compliance with company policies and contractual requirements. Provide guidance on contract interpretation, risk assessment, terms and conditions, and regulatory compliance throughout the contract lifecycle. Oversee the management of contract changes, modifications, and customer requirements to ensure alignment with program commitments and business goals. Support business growth initiatives by contributing to proposal development, contract strategy, and customer engagement activities. Drive continuous improvement in contract management processes, procedures, and team performance. Foster collaboration across Program Management, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and other functional organizations to ensure successful contract execution. Communicate contractual status, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders. What's In It For You From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Who You Are You are a strategic and influential leader with extensive experience in contract management, negotiations, and business operations within a complex government and aerospace environment. You possess a strong understanding of production programs, contractual risk management, regulatory compliance, and business strategy, enabling you to effectively balance customer requirements with organizational objectives. You excel at navigating complex negotiations, developing contract strategies, and driving successful business outcomes across large-scale programs. As a collaborative leader, you are skilled at building high-performing teams, fostering cross-functional partnerships, and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization. You bring exceptional communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, allowing you to confidently advise senior leadership on contractual matters, manage competing priorities, and mitigate business risks. Your ability to align contracts strategy with program execution and financial objectives makes you a trusted business partner and key contributor to the success of the F-35 Production Business Unit.
Basic Qualifications:
Significant experience with USG contracting; FAR and DFARS. Significant proposal / capture experience. Significant experience with OEM product production contracting, including production during ongoing product development. Ability to obtain a Secret Security clearance
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. 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 At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology:
From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture:
Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another's perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth:
Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life:
Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond. Empowered to
Be Your Best:
Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet. Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer: Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
