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Contracts Management Associate - Early Career

Lockheed Martin
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Nov 2025
💰 $92,230/yr($52,300/yr$92,230/yr)

About the role

Security Clearance

TS/SCI

Shift

First

Direct/Indirect

Direct

Business Area

Space

Department

23KNA00:NSS Contracts

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Possible

Job Code/Title

E4151:Asc, Contracts Management

Job Class

Contracts

Job Category

4 yr and up College

Req Type

Full-Time

Job Description

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Contracts Management Associate - Early Career in Littleton, CO or Herndon, VA. In this role, you will do:
- Contract Drafting & Interpretation
- Work with Various Contract Types
- Use knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, Procurement Integrity Act

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Interim Top Secret clearance is required prior to start.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Contracts or related field from an accredited college
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Excel
- Interest in Contract Drafting & Interpretation
- Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired skills

- Current DOD Top Secret Clearance
- Regulatory & Statutory Knowledge
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, Procurement Integrity Act
- Negotiation Techniques - BATNA, Win-Win Approaches, Tradeoffs
- Familiarization with Various Contract Types, Interpreting Terms
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving abilities; detail oriented with a focus on accuracy
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross functional team environment and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Business Writing - emails, formal correspondence, proposals, and presentations
- Perform with humility, tact, and patience, seeking insight and consensus

State

Colorado, Virginia

Zip

20171, 80125

EEO

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.

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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.

City, State

Herndon-VA, Littleton-CO

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

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedule Information

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