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Contracts Administrator - Herndon, VA

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Herndon, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Description:Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

In This Role You Will

Perform contracts management functions that

include activities associated with proposals,

contract award, and all phases of contract

administration. Provide business advice and

Guidance To And Coordinate With Other Functions

including program management, finance, legal,

subcontracts, business development,

engineering, human resources, accounting, and

compliance to effectively manage a breadth of

responsibilities, including contract solicitations /

capture, negotiations, and contract terms,

including fulfillment of related obligations. Serve

as authorized, empowered representative for the

Company as interface with Customer buying

representatives responsible for building effective

relationships and managing contracts to support

business goals and objectives. Coordinate

solutions to contractual issues and Customer

concerns related to Company performance.

Ensure contractual compliance with all laws and regulations, and adherence to Delegation of

Authority and approval requirements for

proposals and contractual actions. Lead and

support audits, as appropriate, with internal and

external audit teams and agencies to support

contract-related activities and verify compliance.

Ensure final contract documents are consistent

with agreements reached at negotiations. May

plan and participate in training of contract

practices within Company. Collect contractual

data and compiles reports in response to

Corporate and Business Area requests.

Auto req ID

471551BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Information Technology

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications:

  • Possesses comprehensive understanding and

applies concepts within the field and related

disciplines.

  • Ability to develop practical solutions to a range

of complex problems. Work is done

independently and is reviewed at critical points.

  • Ability to exert some influence on the overall

objectives and long-range goals of the

organization. Engages with senior personnel on

significant matters.

Desired Skills

  • Experience in contract administration/management and negotiations, program management, or a related field.
  • Generally has 3 years of related contracts experience

and may have a post-secondary degree or

training in a related discipline.

  • Excellent oral and written communications skills

and the ability to effectively interact at all levels

within the organization and with external

customers.

  • Prior contracts management experience
  • Detail oriented and able to work in a team environment.
  • Strong analytical skills; able to quickly

comprehend issues at hand.

  • Excellent presentation skills, strong analytical

Abilities, And Be a Self-start Who Can Work

independently with minimal supervision.

  • Ability to establish effective working

relationships and communications with all

internal and external customers and possess

excellent business acumen.

  • Ability to handle multiple assignments

simultaneously and achieve program goals and

deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Proficiency with MS Office products (Word,

Excel, PowerPoint).

  • FAR/ DFARS experience

#SpaceNSS

#LockheedMartinSpaceContracts

Security Clearance Statement:This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level:TS/SCI

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.

City*

Herndon

State*

Virginia

Job Code

Administrator_Systems Administrator

Affiliate Sponsor

Lockheed Martin

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