Lockheed Martin · 5 hours ago
Subcontract Program Manager
Littleton, CO
Contract
Onsite
Lead/StaffLockheed Martin is a leader in National Security Space, dedicated to developing innovative technologies. The Subcontract Program Manager role involves overseeing subcontractor performance, managing the end-to-end subcontracting process, and leading the Subcontract Management Team to ensure alignment with program objectives.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the Subcontract Management Team (SMT) to develop and maintain a consistent business rhythm, ensuring that cost, schedule, and technical objectives are met
Oversee the end-to-end subcontracting process, including RFP activities, negotiations, awards, and performance management
Ensure subcontractor performance aligns with program specifications, including cost, schedule, quality, and earned value requirements
Manage and release deliverables, including Statements of Work (SOWs) and Subcontract Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs)
Qualification
Required
Experience in subcontract management, supplier performance, proposal support, and supplier negotiations
Ability to oversee all cost, schedule, and technical performance aspects of subcontractors and suppliers
Leadership experience in managing a Subcontract Management Team (SMT)
Experience with the end-to-end subcontracting process, including RFP activities, negotiations, awards, and performance management
Ability to ensure subcontractor performance aligns with program specifications, including cost, schedule, quality, and earned value requirements
Experience managing and releasing deliverables, including Statements of Work (SOWs) and Subcontract Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs)
Ability to balance risk between Lockheed Martin and subcontractors during negotiations and execution
Strong communication skills to interact with various levels internally and externally
Ability to assess, interpret cost/schedule/technical data and risks/opportunities as the scope owner or Cost Account Manager (CAM)
Experience managing a portfolio of Complexity level 2&3 suppliers, with significant Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) or higher risk
Ability to implement and lead strategic initiatives within the global supply chain
Preferred
Experience as a Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) in fields such as computer vision, propulsion engineering, or other space hardware engineering
Proven ability to operate in various capacities and levels in a fast-paced competitive environment
Advanced understanding of subcontract lifecycle processes, procedures, negotiation, and management
Experience scaling a concept (engineering) or operation (manufacturing/production) from prototype to production
Experience with Commercial Acquisition Procedures (CAP) and Lockheed Martin Acquisition Policies (LMAP)
Experience with the Truth in Negotiation Act (TINA)
Legal contracts subject matter expert (SME)
Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
Deep understanding of requirements language, flow downs, and mission assurance
Benefits
Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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