Contracts Associate Manager / Lvl 4 / Grand Prairie, TX

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

Job Description:

You will be the Contracts Associate Manager for the Precision Fires Munitions Contracts team. Our team is responsible for delivering contract excellence that powers advanced munitions development and production. What You Will Be Doing As the Contracts Associate Manager you will be responsible for leading a high?performing contracts organization that supports the Precision Fires Munitions portfolio. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Play a key role in shaping proposals by capturing follow?on and new business while developing future leaders. Build effective relationships with internal and external customers to influence favorable, win?win outcomes. Lead and train the Contracts team across the full cradle?to?grave contract lifecycle—from capture through award, execution, closeout, and audit. Provide business advice and coordinate with program, finance, legal, subcontracts, engineering, and other functions to ensure contract compliance and risk mitigation. Ensure contractual compliance with all laws, regulations, and Delegation of Authority requirements, and support internal and external audits. Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail?oriented leader who thrives on guiding complex government contracts and mentoring a skilled team. This role offers high visibility on a critical defense portfolio and the chance 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 requires selected candidate must possess ability to obtain a Secret clearance. The position will require onsite work >50% of the time and occasional travel is required. Basic Qualifications - Experience with US Government contracts - Experience with contract negotiations - Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills - Knowledge and documented application of acquisition regulations (FAR & DFARS) - Strong analytical and critical thinking skills - 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 development OTAs and USG contracts - Proven ability to develop trusted partnerships with internal and external customers - Cost Type, Fixed Price, and Incentive Fee Contracting Type knowledge - 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. - Experience working autonomously with general direction - Experience handling multiple, widely-varied assignments - 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 $95,000 - $167,440. 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 $109,200 - $189,290. 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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