Senior Contracts Manager / Lvl 6 / Grand Prairie, TX

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

You will be the Senior Contracts Manager for the Contracts Management team. Our team is responsible for delivering contract excellence that powers the Precision Fires munitions portfolio within the Tactical Missiles line of business. What You Will Be Doing As the Senior Contracts Manager you will be responsible for leading a high?performing contracts group that supports Precision Fires development, production, and related U.S. Government agreements. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Shape the future of SR/ER GMLRS proposals by capturing follow?on business and developing next?generation leaders. Build effective relationships with internal and external customers to secure win?win outcomes. Implement growth?focused business strategies and devise creative negotiation approaches. Lead, train, and mentor the Contracts team across the full cradle?to?grave contract lifecycle—from capture through award, execution, closeout, and audit. Provide contractual advice and coordinate with program management, finance, legal, supply?chain, and engineering to ensure compliant and timely contract actions. The position will require onsite work >50% of the time and occasional travel is required. Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a decisive leader with deep contract expertise and a proven track record of influencing outcomes across complex government programs. This role offers high?visibility impact on a critical munitions portfolio and the opportunity to shape contract strategy within a world?class organization. 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 located in Grand Prairie, TX. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start. Basic Qualifications - Must be an experienced leader - Experience providing strategic and sound business advice to senior leadership - Experience with multiple types of contracts and OTAs, for example: CPFF, T&M, FPIF or FFP; as well as domestic and International DCS - Experience leading contract negotiations and identifying contractual risks / understanding the financial implications - Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills - Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and strategically with functional and program counterparts to drive business results - Knowledge and documented application of acquisition regulations (FAR & DFARS) - Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment. Desired skills - Experience negotiating and managing complex development and production contracts - Proven ability to develop trusted partnerships with internal and external customers - Extensive negotiation experience and knowledge of Precision Fires Munitions portfolio - Experience in strategy development for new captures - Ability to engage in routine and unique problems / issues to help develop solutions for multi-million-dollar complex contracts - Ability to coordinate DCAA and DCMA activities including audits, financing payments, etc. - Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills - Experience working autonomously with general direction - Experience handling multiple, widely-varied assignments - Strong analytical and critical thinking skills - Experience problem solving, including identifying issues and developing solutions - Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and work well under pressure - Demonstrates emotional intelligence, positivity, and enthusiasm leading a team and working collaboratively with key stakeholders during a project 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 $131,500 - $231,840. 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 $151,200 - $262,085. 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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