Subcontract Management Staff

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Moorestown
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

WHAT WE'RE DOING Lockheed Martin is seeking a dynamic Subcontract Manager (Staff level) to support the Vertical Launching System (VLS) program, managing major subcontractors. You will work side?by?side with engineers, program managers, and senior leadership who share a “no limits” mindset and a commitment to delivering extraordinary results. THE WORK • As the Subcontract Manager, this position will be responsible for the management of supplier cost, schedule, and technical performance on various complexity levels • Responsible for supplier performance; focus on continuous supplier improvement • Leads multifunctional subcontract management teams • Holds procurement delegation, creates and signs supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority • Leads the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions subcontracts in support of development and production contracts • Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, develops evaluation criteria, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions including price, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages, prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts and required change activity • Leads multifunctional subcontract management teams • Holds procurement delegation, and creates and signs supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority • Negotiates complex subcontracts, ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and Lockheed Martin policies, and maximize program value. • Proactively spots technical, schedule, cost, and compliance risks; develop and execute mitigation plans. • Builds strong, collaborative relationships with internal partners (program management, engineering, finance) and external suppliers and government customers. • Champions process optimization, Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and best in class procurement practices across the portfolio. • Models and enforces the highest standards of business ethics, responsible sourcing, and sustainable practices. • Supports proposal activities, ensuring supply chain best practices are embedded in SOW development, RFP creation, negotiation, and bid strategy. • Travel – Up to 75% travel to supplier sites, and program meetings. WHO WE ARE Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you. WHO YOU ARE E You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions. WHY JOIN US Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits package here! Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. • Minimum 5 years of progressive subcontract/contract management or operations experience in aerospace, defense, or a high technology environment • Ability to obtain a security clearance • Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time. Travel is dependent on on-site requirements / needs at various supplier sites and will vary month to month. Desired skills • Technical Knowledge: Understanding of new program startups and development to production processes. 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.

Keywords: Lockheed Martin, Union City , Subcontract Management Staff, Engineering , Moorestown, New Jersey