Job ID: 685177BR Date posted: Jan. 29, 2025 Program: Derco - Wide
Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), we are driven by innovation and integrity. By applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach—and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Come join us and support our mission to save lives by accelerating mission readiness.
The Air and Commercial Solutions (ACS) market segment within the Training and Logistics Solutions (TLS) line of business in RMS delivers tailored solutions to meet or exceed customer mission needs in over 65 countries, with significant growth on the horizon.

THE WORK

The General Manager (GM) of Derco, a Lockheed Martin Company, will report to the Market Segment Vice President of ACS and serve as the President of Derco. In this dual-role capacity, you will oversee the Industrial Prime Vendor, 3rd Generation (IPV GEN III) contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) while leading a portfolio of programs that include:
• Industrial product support for USAF Air Logistics Command (ALC) depots.
• Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) programs for platforms such as the C-130, F-16, and other systems.
• Distribution for C-130, F-16, F100 engines, and additional military aircraft and engine spares.
• Component repairs, logistics, and technical solution activities.
As the GM Director, you will lead approximately 270 employees at Derco’s Milwaukee, WI location and 150 IPV program and functional employees across sites in Warner Robins, GA, Oklahoma City, OK, and Ogden, UT. You will oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

WHO WE ARE

Derco has been recognized as a Southeastern Wisconsin Top Workplace, a testament to the culture of innovation, trust, and transparency we cultivate every day. We proudly support mission-critical programs with integrity and a commitment to excellence, enabling our customers to succeed in some of the most challenging environments worldwide.

WHO YOU ARE

You are an experienced leader with the ability to shape and execute growth strategies, advance digital transformation, and drive innovation and agility. You are a role model of Lockheed Martin’s core values: do what’s right, respect others, and perform with excellence. Additionally, you are passionate about fostering an inclusive environment where employees feel a strong sense of belonging.
Key qualifications include:
• Demonstrated leadership in managing large, complex portfolios.
• A track record of driving program performance, growth, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong executive presence with internal and external customers, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.

WHY JOIN US

At Lockheed Martin, we empower our employees to create solutions that matter—solutions that save lives, protect freedoms, and enable mission success. Join us to be part of a team where innovation, integrity, and excellence are at the forefront of everything we do.
Basic Qualifications:
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience leading diverse, distributed and virtual teams.
Leadership skills include: ability to shape the future, model personal excellence, demonstrate
integrity and accountability, build effective relationships, energize the team, and deliver results.
• Proven program management experience with the ability to lead multiple programs
• Proven sales and business development experience with the ability to champion senior level strategic relationships, opportunities and campaigns
• Experienced strategic thought leader with proven experience developing and executing growth and cost reduction strategies
• Proven ability to identify and build strong relationships with and influence decision makers, and
maintain long-term customer intimacy
• Demonstrated business acumen to include experience in negotiations, performance metrics, and portfolio management
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Willing and able to travel (both domestic and international) as required
• Ability to successfully partner with peers across Lockheed Martin Business Areas
Desired Skills:
• General management / company level leadership experience
• USG and commercial / international program and product support experience
• Relative experience in the OEM spares distribution, component repairs and USG / Commercial performance-based logistics programs
• Military MRO / Depot or aircraft maintenance / sustainment a plus
• US Defense Logistics Agency program experience
• May be required to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Previous LM 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: 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
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: RMS
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First