Contracts Manager / Lvl 5 / Grand Prairie, TX
Lockheed Martin Services
Grand Prairie, TX · Posted September 22, 2026
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Standard Job Description You will be the Contracts Manager for the Precision Fires Launchers and Munitions team. Our team is responsible for delivering contract excellence that powers advanced munitions development, production, and sustainment. What You Will Be Doing As the Contracts Manager you will be responsible for leading contract activities that enable the Precision Fires Line of Business to meet its mission objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Lead a team of contracts professionals supporting Precision Fires development, production, and sustainment contracts (USG, FMS, DCS). Build effective relationships with internal and external customers to influence outcomes and secure win‑win solutions. Lead cross‑functional teams to propose, negotiate, and execute contracts from capture through award, execution, and closeout. Provide business advice and coordinate with program, finance, legal, and other functions to ensure compliance and risk mitigation. Manage audits, training, and reporting to maintain contractual compliance and drive continuous improvement. Serve as authorized, empowered representative for the Company as interface with Customer buying representatives responsible for building effective relationships and managing contracts to support business goals and objectives. Coordinate solutions, advise Contracts and Program leadership of contractual rights, obligations, risks, and customer concerns related to company performance. Ensure contractual compliance with all laws and regulations, and adherence to Delegation of Authority and approval requirements for proposals and contractual actions. - Lead and manage audits, as appropriate, with internal and external audit teams and agencies to support contract-related activities and verify compliance. Ensure final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations. Develop and lead training of Contracts team on contracts policies and procedures. Collect contractual data and compiles reports in response to Corporate and Business Area requests. Be responsible for supervisory responsibilities and coordinate subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail‑oriented leader who thrives on guiding high‑visibility contracts and mentoring a skilled team. This role offers direct impact on a critical defense 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 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 possess an active Secret clearance to start. The position will require onsite work >50% of the time and occasional travel is required. Basic Qualifications - Experience with US Government and/or International customers and contracts - Experience with contract negotiations - Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills - 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 - 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 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 Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $109700.00 - $203700.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics. For (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.