Job ID: 669968BR Date posted: Jul. 15, 2024
Description:At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics we are committed to shaping the future of aviation! At Aero, we leverage problem solving, creativity, and data to tackle the most exciting challenges in the industry. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. You’ll be inspired by Lockheed Martin’s core values to grow in ways you only imagine! You will be welcomed by an inclusive culture that values your voice, perspective, and interests. You have arrived at your career destination. Join us!

The Aero Operations Strategy & Pursuits team is dedicated to delivering strategic, innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations. At its core, the Aero Operations Strategy & Pursuits team is chartered to ensure Aero Operations’ investments, competitive positioning, manufacturing technologies, and governing processes are strategically aligned to enable peak performance on existing program contracts while enabling a competitive posture to win the programs of the future.

Role Overview:
The Aero Operations Strategy & Pursuits team is seeking a full-time Operations Engineer Senior Staff to perform as a change agent for our team, Aero Operations, and our stakeholders. In this role, you will be instrumental in refining core governing processes, developing long range investment plans, and supporting a variety of strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities will include:
• Make/Buy & Make-Where process refinement and execution standardization
• Execution strategy maturation, including Commodity and Site Strategies
• Development of long-term investment plans for critical capabilities
• Implementation of process standardization and a business rhythm across the team.

This highly impactful role will require you to build strong cross-functional relationships while managing expectations for a variety of stakeholders and senior leaders across Aero Operations. You will be responsible for fostering a change management mindset among the team, while leveraging project management and leadership skills to organize, prioritize, and accelerate progress for key strategic initiatives. While this is not a leadership role, an ideal candidate will have a strong interest in developing and exercising their leadership skillset, and will be a significant contributor in guiding the execution of the team’s varied responsibilities. You will make a difference to our bottom line by enabling strategic decision making needed to execute the work of today while preparing for the work of tomorrow.

What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are
You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. Self-motivated and inspired, you thrive in an environment where you are empowered to work your craft, never settling for the bare minimum.
Our Commitment to DEI

We Hear You, We See You. At LM Aeronautics, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse-thinkers like you! At LM Aeronautics, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.
Basic Qualifications:
• Demonstrated proficiency with change management and/or project management methodologies.
• Experience with Operations strategy, manufacturing strategy, and/or production strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization including senior and executive leadership.
Desired Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a Technical Engineering, Operations, Business discipline preferred, with 14+ years of experience in relevant fields.
• Broad knowledge of Operations responsibilities and processes for aircraft development, production, and sustainment.
• Strong interest in developing and exercising a leadership skillset.
• Self-motivated and ability to work in a fast-paced aircraft development and production environment.
• Experience developing executive level presentations and communication documents.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• SECRET Clearance required with investigation within the last 5 years.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $107,400 - $205,900. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $123,500 - $232,800. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First