Job ID: 702905BR Date posted: Sep. 02, 2025 Program: Next Generation Interceptor
Description:The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.

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What is the mission?

Supply Chain’s vision is to enable customer and mission success through supply chain strategies and execution that deliver superior operational program performance and create competitive advantage through continuous improvement. It is our mission to deliver affordable supply chain solutions that meet all program requirements and manage supply chain risks to ensure positive supplier performance through all phases of the program life-cycle from capture to sustainment. If you are an enthusiastic, self-starter, eager to learn in a dynamic environment, come join our team. This is an ideal opportunity for you to make an impact on our supply chain strategy for robust, efficient, and fast program startup & execution. Here, we are driven by innovation and integrity. By applying the highest standards of business ethics and a forward-thinking mindset, we believe everything is within our reach – and yours -- as a Lockheed Martin employee.

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In this role will offer you the following daily key responsibilities:

• This Subcontract Program Manager position on NGI is responsible for leading a team of up to ten experienced Subcontract Managers and Subcontract Administrators responsible for approximately 50% of the program hardware development subcontracts covering nearly one billion dollars of subcontract value.
• Responsible for managing team supporting development subcontract effort covering design (through CDR), qualification hardware build/test and build of initial flight test hardware for up to ten NGI all up rounds
• Responsible for supporting management of subcontract team supporting capture efforts of the upcoming NGI production program and related Golden Dome For America (GDFA). Support includes management of development and issuance of supplier RFPs, evaluation of supplier proposals and development of proposal artifacts in support of LM’s proposal submission
• Responsible for day to day management of the assigned Subcontract Managers and Subcontract Administrators. The candidate will ensure that the subcontract management team meets the program needs and expectations. The candidate will also work with the various NGI subcontract program managers and IPT leads to ensure the subcontract management teams are properly staffed.
• Responsible for day to day management and support of team in subcontract administration tasks with long term focus on compliance to requirements, training and establishing a foundation for developing the next generation of subcontract management personnel.
• Responsible for ensuring that the program performance, quality and mission success requirements are flowed to the supplier and that the supplier is managed to ensure commitments and requirements are met.
• This role oversees the negotiation and coordination of additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
• Some (up to 20%) travel to the subcontractor locations is required.

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This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in Rocket City USA, one of the greatest places to work: Huntsville, AL, and be expected to work in the office.
Basic Qualifications:
To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management (i.e… Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, Negotiation, proposal, and/or Category Management)
• Demonstrated expertise in subcontracting and procurement practices (FAR).
• Demonstrated expertise developing strong supplier relationships
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Please note:

No clearance is required to apply but an Interim clearance is needed prior to start.
Desired Skills:
To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• Three years of current experience on large cost plus government programs
• Proven record of successful performance with focus on mission success.
• Experience with managing all contract types: Cost Plus, Incentive Fee, Firm Fixed Price contract types.
• Technical knowledge of missile products, Ground Systems and services supporting these activities is considered a plus.
• Proven record of managing and delivering critical, large subcontract products, with focus on complex development subcontracts
• Must possess well-developed negotiation skills.
• Cost account management (CAM) certification and experience
• Demonstrated ability to influence and inspire the team through teamwork and possess an aptitude for leadership skills and behaviors that align with the Full Spectrum Leadership imperatives of Shaping the Future, Building
Effective Relationships, Energizing the Team, Delivering Results and Modeling Personal Excellence, Integrity and Accountability.

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PLEASE NOTE-Other important information:

• By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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Benefits of Employment:

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package here.

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Hiring Our Heroes

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Joining Lockheed Martin Space means becoming part of a global network of passionate professionals dedicated to safety and shaping the future of defense capabilities

At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee. …just to name a few reasons to join Lockheed Martin Space, and experience your future!
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First