Lockheed Martin
Job ID:
713504BR
Date posted:
Dec. 17, 2025
Overview Lockheed Martin’s Space division is advancing defense technology with a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact. Our mission is to keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges through innovative supply‑chain strategies that enable customer and mission success.
What the Role Looks Like In this supply‑chain position, you will support Lockheed Martin’s Orion program—NASA’s first spacecraft designed for long‑duration, human‑rated deep‑space exploration.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the primary subcontract interface and support the Subcontract Management Team to meet program objectives.
Serve as the focal point between subcontractors/suppliers and Lockheed Martin departments.
Initiate the acquisition process—solicit RFPs, review proposals, negotiate and administer contracts, and manage supplier performance.
Develop subcontract specifications, Statements of Work, and negotiate requirements and scope.
Prevent and mitigate supplier cost, schedule, and quality performance issues.
Research and evaluate procurement sources and qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
5+ years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in Supply Chain Management (procurement, subcontract administration, negotiation, etc.).
3+ years working with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and experience in government, commercial, and defense procurement.
Demonstrated experience handling complex subcontract contracts, team building, leadership, and negotiation.
Strong relationships with organizational stakeholders, supplier partners, and IPT counterparts.
Experience developing and executing business/subcontract strategies.
Desired Skills
Experience with contract types such as FFP, Cost‑Plus, T&M, and IDIQ Master Agreements.
Supporting new business proposal activities.
Advanced critical thinking, problem‑solving, and strategic communication skills.
Knowledge of space systems supply chain and technologies for next‑generation payloads is a plus.
Other Important Information
Teleworking is not supported; candidates must be located near our Denver, CO or Huntsville, AL facilities.
Applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility for classified information access.
Application window will close in 90 days; early application is encouraged.
Benefits Lockheed Martin offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Our employees also volunteer more than 850,000 hours annually to support community initiatives.
Clearance Level:
None
Location Options:
Denver, CO
or
Huntsville, AL (onsite full‑time)
Shift:
First
Experience Level:
Experienced Professional
Business Unit:
Space
Career Area:
Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain
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713504BR
Date posted:
Dec. 17, 2025
Overview Lockheed Martin’s Space division is advancing defense technology with a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact. Our mission is to keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges through innovative supply‑chain strategies that enable customer and mission success.
What the Role Looks Like In this supply‑chain position, you will support Lockheed Martin’s Orion program—NASA’s first spacecraft designed for long‑duration, human‑rated deep‑space exploration.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the primary subcontract interface and support the Subcontract Management Team to meet program objectives.
Serve as the focal point between subcontractors/suppliers and Lockheed Martin departments.
Initiate the acquisition process—solicit RFPs, review proposals, negotiate and administer contracts, and manage supplier performance.
Develop subcontract specifications, Statements of Work, and negotiate requirements and scope.
Prevent and mitigate supplier cost, schedule, and quality performance issues.
Research and evaluate procurement sources and qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
5+ years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in Supply Chain Management (procurement, subcontract administration, negotiation, etc.).
3+ years working with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and experience in government, commercial, and defense procurement.
Demonstrated experience handling complex subcontract contracts, team building, leadership, and negotiation.
Strong relationships with organizational stakeholders, supplier partners, and IPT counterparts.
Experience developing and executing business/subcontract strategies.
Desired Skills
Experience with contract types such as FFP, Cost‑Plus, T&M, and IDIQ Master Agreements.
Supporting new business proposal activities.
Advanced critical thinking, problem‑solving, and strategic communication skills.
Knowledge of space systems supply chain and technologies for next‑generation payloads is a plus.
Other Important Information
Teleworking is not supported; candidates must be located near our Denver, CO or Huntsville, AL facilities.
Applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility for classified information access.
Application window will close in 90 days; early application is encouraged.
Benefits Lockheed Martin offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Our employees also volunteer more than 850,000 hours annually to support community initiatives.
Clearance Level:
None
Location Options:
Denver, CO
or
Huntsville, AL (onsite full‑time)
Shift:
First
Experience Level:
Experienced Professional
Business Unit:
Space
Career Area:
Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain
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