You will be the Subcontract Administrator for the Lockheed Martin Santa Barbara Focalplane team. Our team is responsible for executing and managing complex suppliers for multiple programs, ensuring seamless support for program cost, schedule, and performance requirements.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Subcontract Administrator, you will be responsible for managing complex suppliers and working with cross-functional teams to drive program success. You will play a critical role in ensuring that all subcontract efforts are placed and managed effectively, collaborating with Supplier Management Teams (SMTs) and program management teams to achieve program objectives.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Working with program management teams to generate and manage subcontract efforts for complex components
• Performing price analysis and developing pre-negotiation strategies
• Leading negotiations and completing subcontract/Purchase Order documentation, invoice reconciliation, and payment
• Negotiating and coordinating additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts
• Holding procurement delegation and signing supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority
• Collaborating with a team to develop innovative solutions to complex problems
• Working with program management and other areas of the business to resolve subcontract matters and issues

Why Join Us
Were looking for a collaborative and innovative Subcontract Administrator to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging programs, developing and implementing creative solutions to drive success. If youre a motivated and experienced professional looking to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. This role offers a unique chance to work with a talented team, develop your skills, and contribute to the success of our programs.

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 Santa Barbara. Discover more about our Santa Barbara, California location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications:
•Experience in supply chain, contracts, proposals, procurement, or contract negotiation.
•Excellent communication (verbal, written, and
presentation) skills
•Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures such as Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures (LMAP)
•Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures associated knowledge of FAR / DFAR requirements
• Familiarity with SAP/P2P enterprise resource planning software
•Demonstrated problem solving skills
•Team oriented with demonstrated organizational skills
•Ability to interact internal stakeholders and external personnel on significant matters which often requires coordination between functional organizations
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suites -
Excel, PowerPoint & Word.
Desired Skills:
•Multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and work well under pressure.
•Strong negotiation skills
•Experience managing critical major suppliers
•Customer-focused and team-oriented
•Cross-functional knowledge of Supplier Quality and Engineering as they relate to subcontract management
• Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action
Clearance Level: None
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $57,400 - $101,200. 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, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet 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 and New York is $66,000 - $114,425. 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, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet 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.
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 worlds 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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

•Multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and work well under pressure.
•Strong negotiation skills
•Experience managing critical major suppliers
•Customer-focused and team-oriented
•Cross-functional knowledge of Supplier Quality and Engineering as they relate to subcontract management
• Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action