Senior Subcontract Manager

Job ID: 693287BR

Date posted: Sep. 30, 2025

Description:

You will be the Senior Subcontract Manager for the Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) team. Our team is responsible for managing the execution of complex subcontracts, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of high-quality products and services in support of Rotary Wing Sensors.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Senior Subcontract Manager, you will be responsible for leading the procurement and management of complex subcontracts, including negotiating prices, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with technical, schedule, and quality requirements. You will serve as the primary point of contact for subcontracts and projects, representing the Lockheed Martin Global Supply Chain Organization (GSCO).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing complex subcontracts, including those with spec-driven requirements and other specific procurements
• Defining requirements for Requests for Proposals (RFPs), analyzing and evaluating proposals, and negotiating subcontract prices
• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with suppliers, including negotiating modifications and resolving issues
• Confirming and expediting material deliveries to support program production dates
• Identifying and pursuing alternative/dual source opportunities to drive affordability and best value
• Leading the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions

Why Join Us

We're looking for a collaborative and strategic Senior Subcontract Manager to join our team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and high-visibility projects, driving business growth and success. If you're a motivated and experienced procurement professional with a passion for negotiation, supplier management, and teamwork, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on our programs and customers, while working with a talented and dedicated team. Join us and take your career to the next level

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 in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in or equivalent experience / combined education
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to adapt and learn
• Accountability and commitment to program needs
• Experience managing supplier relationships and leading cross- functional teams in search of innovative solutions
• Ability and initiative to interface with internal partners to identify problems and develop solutions
• Ability to interface effectively with Leadership, customers, and suppliers to achieve desired program objectives
• Effective communication and organizational skills

Desired Skills:

• Ability to interact with senior management, suppliers and other external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between functional organizations
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Ability and willingness to travel to supplier facilities to participate in meetings and to resolve subcontract / program issues on-site, as needed
• Ability to decompose and analyze supplier proposals
• Capable of developing negotiation strategies for high-complexity and / or high-dollar procurements

Clearance Level: None

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.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First