Subcontract Management - Major Sub Buyer

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

You will be the Subcontract Management (Major Sub Buyer) for the THAAD Global Supply Chain team. Our team ensures the timely delivery of high?quality products to our customers, coordinating across engineering, logistics, finance, and external partners to make every piece of the puzzle fit together. What You Will Be Doing As the Subcontract Management Senior, you will lead the end?to?end subcontracting process for critical THAAD components, acting as a primary liaison between Lockheed Martin and our tier suppliers. You will own the strategy, execution, and risk?mitigation for subcontract agreements while mentoring junior staff and driving continuous?improvement initiatives across the supply chain. Your responsibilities will include: • Develop, negotiate, and execute subcontract agreements that meet cost, schedule, and performance targets. • Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations, conducting regular reviews and corrective action plans as needed. • Lead risk assessments, identify potential supply chain disruptions, and implement mitigation strategies. • Collaborate with engineering, program management, quality, and logistics to align subcontract deliverables with system requirements. • Manage the subcontract lifecycle from source selection, through award, performance monitoring, to close out. • Drive compliance with internal policies, export control regulations, and government contract clauses. • Prepare and present status reports, dashboards, and key metrics to senior leadership and stakeholders. Why Join Us You are a collaborative, results driven professional who thrives in a fast paced, high stakes environment. If you enjoy shaping complex supplier networks, influencing cross functional teams, and delivering mission critical capabilities, this role offers you the chance to make a tangible impact on national security. You’ll work alongside world class engineers and program managers, benefit from robust professional development programs, and enjoy the autonomy to innovate within Lockheed Martin’s award winning culture. Join us to lead subcontract strategy for the THAAD program and accelerate your career while protecting the world. 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 Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. Basic Qualifications • Experience in subcontract or contract management • Negotiation experience Desired skills • Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contracting types • In depth knowledge of all types of contracts and how to utilize which type in various program scenarios. • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and changes in deadlines • Experience with long-form subcontracts utilizing Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures (LMAP) • Aerospace program negotiation skills and experience • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and work well under pressure • Experienced presenter to Program Management and Customer representative • Self-Motived with a demonstrated sense of urgency and ownership, and accountability for tasks/assignments • Strong communication skills with ability to interface with all levels of management • Ability to be flexible and accept change • Must be able to resolve complex problems in a fast-paced environment. • Proficient computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in dynamic work environment; ability to analyze a problem and recommend solutions by exercising sound problem solving skills • Experience in Defense, government or aerospace 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 $63,800 - $112,470. 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 $73,400 - $127,075. 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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