International Subsidiary Governance and Compliance Senior Staff
Arlington, Virginia & Additional Locations
Arlington, Virginia; Bethesda, Maryland
Job Responsibilities
Description:The International Subsidiary Governance and Compliance Professional will be responsible for Lockheed Martin’s international subsidiary governance and compliance within the Corporate Secretary’s Office (CSO) to ensure that Lockheed Martin’s international subsidiaries remain compliant with applicable laws and regulations and support business pursuits.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Ensure Legal & Regulatory Compliance
- Perform entity lifecycle management as a strategic function, ensuring that each Lockheed Martin international subsidiary is compliant with local laws and regulations and manage governance framework for Lockheed Martin international subsidiaries; and implement team strategy for compliance.
- Manage entity formation, dissolution, registration, and director and officer changes in a timely, efficient, and compliant manner
- Utilize third party vendors in a cost-effective and efficient manner to support compliance objectives
- Research and interpret, with appropriate legal support, non-U.S. laws and regulations related to entity governance and management
- Draft, review, and manage the execution of resolutions, certificates, correspondence, statutory reports, secretary’s certificates, and other corporate documents under attorney supervision
- Collaborate and share information effectively with internal partners and stakeholders
- Develop and present information relating to international subsidiary governance to internal departments and senior management
- Oversee and ensure the preparation of information relating to international subsidiaries for incorporation into parent company filings, including financial information and audit responses
- Support bid and proposal efforts related to international jurisdictions to include bidder/supplier registrations, import/export registrations and certain pre-qualification certifications
- Ensure successful functioning of foreign branches to include support for local lease issues, bank accounts, branch manager changes and other ongoing compliance obligations
- Support accounting, tax and treasury activities in international jurisdictions
- Conduct regular entity reviews for compliance and conformance
- Conduct stakeholder compliance surveys
- Prepare executive level reports, briefings, and visualizations of compliance metrics
Manage Workload and Improve Process Efficiency
- Independently manage workload and prioritize tasks, through support from team members and vendors, ensuring consistent operational efficiency
- Leverage vendors to ensure maximum efficiency in workflow and effective use of vendor fees
- Perform business process management and monitor systems, refine and develop workflow processes and procedures, and document retention policies to ensure entity compliance (to include docketing / calendaring of compliance requirements and tools to enable real-time understanding of entity compliance postures, electronic recordkeeping where permitted by law/regulation, etc.)
- Suggest improvements to processes and procedures to facilitate efficient delivery of compliance and business support services
- Apply legal records management best practices
Customer Service Orientation
- Respond timely to internal customer requests for business support, including provision of official documents, special delegations of authority/powers of attorney, entity information sheets, etc.
- Track and incorporate productivity and performance metrics; and report progress to management regularly
- Provide and update training and onboarding procedures for entity directors, officers, branch managers, and other internal stakeholders
- Cultivate strong working relationships with corporate functional and business area teams that impact subsidiary governance
While this position is greater than 50% remote, it will require periodic travel to the Bethesda facility, that may not be reimbursable.
Preferred candidate will live within reasonable driving distance to Bethesda, MD.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of related experience, preferably with subsidiary management, regulatory compliance, or contracts/subcontracts experience
- Strong interpersonal skills with a client service orientation and ability to collaborate cross-functionally and with business area / functional customers
- Ability to apply creative approaches to problem-solving
- Ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of work
- Excellent written / verbal communications and organizational / planning skills
-Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement, including evaluating and continually improving processes and automated workflows
- Project management experience with ability to develop and implement master plans and schedules
Desired Skills:
- Experience in a law firm or corporate legal department with an emphasis on maintaining corporate records for subsidiaries, including managing corporate subsidiary or matter management databases
- Relevant experience in entity governance, U.S., or international compliance
- Vendor management and smart, efficient use of vendors
- Risk management experience with processes and controls
- Change management experience
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
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: CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Legal
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.
Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.
Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities and our planet.
Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.
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