JOB ID: 729438BR
Date posted: May. 26, 2026
Description:
The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.
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What is the mission?
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision.
What is the mission?
For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure.
The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.
FBM is a reliable program that has been a part of the United States for over 60 years with many years to come. As we enter the next phase of FBM there are large opportunities for growth and career development. As a part of the FBM team, we can build, replenish, & modernize this crucial national asset with today’s tools & technology to benefit the world, the nation, our states, and our communities!
Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile.
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In this role you will have the following daily key responsibilities:
This position holds procurement management and delegation responsibility for all applicable supplier agreements and contracts within the established authority.
You will perform subcontract administrator duties in support of the program, including:
- Ensure all artifacts necessary to build a compliant procurement document are present and adequate
- Engage with Subcontracts Manager Peer Reviewer to ensure compliant packages are presented
- Engage with Subcontracts Manage Compliance for process compliance
- Help develop subcontract specifications, statements of work and scope.
- Research and evaluate procurement sources and qualification
- Manage Compliant Placement of Purchase Orders
This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in either Denver, CO
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, or Titusville, FL.
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, and be expected to work in the office.
Basic Qualifications:
To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
- 5+ professional experience in either Project Engineering, Project Management, or Supply Chain Management (i.e… Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, Negotiation, and/or Category Management)
- Ability to travel approximately 25% +/-
- You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Please note:
No clearance is required to apply but an Interim clearance is needed prior to start.
Desired Skills:
To be effective, ideally, you should also have:
- Masters degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
- 10+ professional experience in a combination of either Project Engineering, Project Management, or Supply Chain Management (i.e… Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, Negotiation, and/or Category Management)
- Prior professional experience managing the performance, design, or procurement of specialized materials, complex assemblies, and equipment within the Defense industry
- Prior professional experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Proficient computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Detail and teamwork oriented with demonstrated organizational skills
- Possess effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership, and suppliers
- Demonstrated exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, and stakeholders, as well as program executives, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
- You bring positivity and enthusiasm to every project you touch. In addition to the work, you love being part of a team and working collaboratively through the process.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize tasks in a fast paced environment
- Ability to make data based business decisions, with a proven record of successful performance
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional Supplier Management Teams
- Knowledge of FAR/DFAR
- In depth knowledge of all contract types and how to utilize them in various program scenarios
- Prior professional experience with long form subcontracts
- Prior professional experience on DoD programs
- Prior professional negotiation experience
- Prior professional experience driving contractual & technical issues to closure
- Prior professional experience improving team and supplier performance
PLEASE NOTE-Other important information:
By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.
- Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.
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We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the link, you can find out more on how we proudly support the Military/Veterans Network:
Hiring Our Heroes
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Joining Lockheed Martin Space means becoming part of a global network of passionate professionals dedicated to safety and shaping the future of defense capabilities
At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee. …just to name a few reasons to join
Lockheed Martin Space,
and experience your future!
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:
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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.
Schedule for this Position:
9x80 every other Friday off
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 $104,500 - $184,115. 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.
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:
SPACE
Relocation Available:
Possible
Career Area:
Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain
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
Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
