Staff Contracts Negotiator / FAR/DFARS / Grand Prairie, TX Job in Grand Prairie 75050, Texas Us

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Security Clearance Requirements:  Applicants selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 

Typical Minimums Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 10 years of professional experience; or 8 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an emerging authority.

-FAR/DFARS knowledge
-Self starter who requires minimal supervision in performing assigned tasks
-Ability to comprehend complex financial and business concepts
-Handle multiple assignments, achieve program goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
-Computer skills including Word, Excel and Power Point, with ability to grasp other software
applications required to perform job duties
-Excellent written and oral communication skills; should be detail and teamwork oriented with
excellent organizational skills; and possess strong interpersonal skills

Administer contracts including prime contracts, incoming subcontracts and intra-company work transfer agreements with various customers and differing contract types. Prepare correspondence; assist with preparation of proposals, preparation of proposal review briefing packages, fact finding and negotiation; prepare and maintain management reports; examine performance requirements; review material estimates, labor estimates and delivery schedules; research contractual issues; advise management of contractual rights and obligations; compile and analyze data; maintain a historical record of the contract.

Relocation:  Relocation assistance is available for this exciting position. 

The Locale: Grand Prairie is part of the 'Mid-Cities' region in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in North. Grand Prairie is a suburb of both Dallas and Fort Worth and in 2006 had a recent population of 153,812. The Mid-Cities is the suburban region filling the thirty-mile span between Dallas and Fort Worth. These communities include the cities of Arlington, Irving, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Southlake, Colleyville, HEB (Hurst, Euless and Bedford), NRH (North Richland Hills and Richland Hills), Haltom City, Watauga, and Keller, along with multiple other smaller towns such as Trophy Club and Roanoke and together represent more people than either Dallas or Fort Worth. 

Lockheed Martin Missiles Fire Control Profile:  The Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) develops, manufactures, and supports advanced combat, missile, rocket and space systems for military customers that include the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, NASA, and dozens of foreign nations. MFC also offers products and services for the global civil nuclear power industry. MFC has seven principal product categories that correspond to the vital capabilities it provides our Warfighters and civilian customers in their defining moments. MFC pursues business in more than 50 countries with more than 40 product lines.

Lockheed Martin Benefits: Lockheed Martin provides a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.  These benefits comprise a major element of the overall compensation package that is offered by Lockheed Martin.  The major elements of the benefits program are:  Medical, Vision and Dental plans, life and special accident insurance, a variety of tax-deferred savings plans (i.e. 401K, Cash Accumulation Programs, etc), a robust tuition reimbursement program as well as competitive vacation and holiday schedules.

-Contract experience desired
-Negotiation experience desired
-Proposal experience desired
-Knowledge of cost reimbursement type contracts with complex fee arrangements desired

A Total Value package.

There is much to be said about the Lockheed Martin Total Value package. Part of the package involves a commitment to develop top talent from within as well as provide access to a wide range of training programs and services. There is also the opportunity to work in exceptional environments marked by: Project Significance, Quality People, Recognition, Learning and Development, Internal Career Mobility, Competitive Pay, Excellent Benefits.

A commitment to your work/life balance.

Part of the Lockheed Martin experience includes a focus on work/life satisfaction. We offer programs and policies that include: Flexible/Alternative Work Schedules and Casual Dress at many locations, Telecommuting, Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Fitness Centers, Birth/Adoption Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Adoption Assistance.

At Lockheed Martin, we are driven by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest business ethics and visionary thinking - everything is within our reach, and yours.
We invite you to explore the possibilities with one of the foremost systems engineering, software and systems integration companies in the world.
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Diversity and inclusion
What we believe...what we live. You will find that we are both a uniquely diverse and unified team; reflecting many cultures and points of view.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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