Subcontracts Program Manager (Bids and Proposals)

Lockheed Martin

AUonsitePosted Jun 22, 2026

About the role

SA, Adelaide

Supply Chain

19438BR

About us:

Flexible full-time role | Australia-wide location at an LMA Office | Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane preferred

About the Role

Partnering with the Supply Chain Leadership Team, this role provides strategic leadership of supply chain aspects of bids and proposals, ensuring a pipeline of future projects, meaningful industry development strategies and transition to project execution success.

Your responsibilities will include:

Contribute to the strategic positioning of customer bids

Identify opportunities to develop Australian Industry Capability, both for a specific program and from a whole of business perspective

Partner with Capture Managers to design future supply chains

Identify and develop appropriate sets of terms and conditions for subcontractor and supplier engagement

Undertake RFIs, RFPs, RFTs with industry to get bid inputs and establish the cost and schedule baseline

Undertake supply chain resource planning relative to executing the bid, including developing detailed basis of estimates

Identify supply chain risks and associated mitigation measures to ensure program success

Undertake transition to project execution planning, including negotiating, executing and mobilisation planning for subcontracts and supply agreements that need to be in place prior to contract commencement

Contribute to overall proposals, including reviewing and responding to customer terms, statement of works and partnering with other functions to ensure overall cohesiveness of proposal

About you:

About You

You are a highly experienced supply chain professional who has undertaken a diverse range of roles, including complex contracting, procurement and supply chain development.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

Significant multi-domain supply chain experience across complex contracting, category management, procurement, industry development, supply planning, logistics and supplier management

Demonstrated experience preparing bids and proposals

Significant experience executing both Sustainment and Acquisition projects preferably within the Defence Industry

Special Requirements:

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

If your application relates to a specific role, requiring specific qualifications, Lockheed Martin may retain your application details for consideration of any future roles.

What we offer you:

.About us:

At Lockheed Martin Australia, we believe that when people are empowered, inspired, and supported, they can achieve extraordinary things. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. We champion inclusion and continuous learning, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. And we thrive on collaboration, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. As a leader in national security, our innovative and diverse programs create a more secure future for Australia across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. Every day is a chance to solve the world’s most complex challenges and make a profound impact. Experience it here.

How we reward and support you:

When you join Lockheed Martin, you work on projects you won’t experience anywhere else.

We offer you a range of benefits built to suit you, no matter what stage of life you are in.

A variety of work patterns

Access to our online discounts program offering immediate discounts or cashback

A variety of leave options including Purchase Leave to support you and your family

Additional benefits such as Novated Leasing and Fitness Programs

Learning & Development platforms to encourage ongoing self-development

Equal Opportunity Statement

A Veteran-friendly Workplace:

Veterans are encouraged to apply. We highly value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and transitioning service members can contribute to our team. We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer by the Australian Government.

As part of our endeavours to increase participation of Indigenous Australians, we welcome applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any accommodations that will help you to be successful.

Vacancy Country

Australia

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Employee Type

Full Time

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