Job ID: 686780BR Date posted: Feb. 12, 2025
Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin, we’re delivering innovative test solutions that support mission-critical needs for the United States Navy and Air Force. Within our Common Test Solutions portfolio, our team is dedicated to ensuring our military partners have reliable, advanced technology to maintain operational excellence. Through collaboration across teams, we drive program success while building the foundation for future contracts.

WHO WE ARE

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) is at the forefront of engineering solutions for complex defense challenges. We’re proud to work with partners across government and industry to deliver advanced capabilities that protect and empower those who serve. Our teams bring together the best minds from engineering, supply chain, operations, and beyond to create the future of defense technology.

THE WORK

As a Program Manager within Common Test Solutions, you will manage and execute multiple contracts with the United States Navy and Air Force, ensuring performance across all program elements—cost, schedule, and technical execution. This role focuses on the successful execution of programs under the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) vehicle in collaboration with another Line of Business within Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS). Your responsibilities will include:
• Leading cross-functional teams, integrating professionals from engineering, supply chain, operations, and support functions.
• Managing cost, schedule, and performance to meet contract baselines.
• Driving processes, managing risks and opportunities, and developing corrective actions as needed.
• Creating and maintaining strong customer relationships, understanding the priorities of both the Navy and Air Force.
• Contributing to future business strategy by defining solutions, capturing new contracts, and participating in proposals.

WHO YOU ARE

You’re an experienced program manager with a strong background in managing complex defense contracts. You have a strategic mindset, an ability to integrate data, and a talent for leading diverse teams toward a common goal. You thrive in high-visibility roles and have a deep understanding of customer priorities and expectations. You possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with customers and cross-functional teams.
Basic Qualifications:
• Proven experience in program management, including cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and integrate cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with external customers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience developing strategies and supporting proposals to capture new business opportunities.

WHY JOIN US

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to lead critical programs that directly impact national security. At Lockheed Martin, you’ll work with talented professionals, tackle challenging problems, and play a key role in shaping the future of defense solutions. Join us and be part of a team where your leadership and expertise will be valued and make a real difference.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to qualify for a Secret Clearance
• Demonstrated program management, and customer interface experience
• Ability to lead and motivate a cross functional program team
• Ability to develop, create, and execute a strategy to grow new business opportunities
• Experience troubleshooting and leading through program performance issues
• Demonstrated excellent team building and interpersonal skills, capable of relationship building with customers and employees at all levels and across multiple geographic locations
• Ability to travel domestically on an as needed basis
Desired Skills:
• Experience working with other LM Business areas
• Experience working development and production contracts
• Program Management Level 2 Certification or higher
• Automated Test Equipment programmatic experience
• Demonstrated proposal management experience
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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 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.

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: Possible
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First