Command & Control Product Owner

Description: WHO WE ARE
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

LM SPACE: WHAT WE'RE DOING
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.


THE WORK
Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented Level 4 Software Engineer/Product Owner with a Final Top Secret security clearance to work from our King of Prussia, PA or Littleton, CO location(s) .

The Hornet program is looking for a Software Product Owner of the Command and Control team, leading an agile software team. You will owns the product backlog, and ensures that every feature meets system requirements, acceptance criteria, and quality standards. Acting as the technical liaison between customers, system engineering, and program leadership, the PO drives backlog prioritization, sprint planning, testing, and delivery of a high value, operationally ready software product.

Major Responsibilities
• Prioritize and maintain the product backlog; define feature scope, acceptance criteria, and Definition of Done
• Coordinate with program leadership to set Increment goals, plan increments, and coordinate Increment Planning, Sprint Planning, and Incremental Design Reviews with the Scrum Master
• Translate customer/mission requirements into software features
• Review and approve work items, merge requests, and test results to ensure defects are resolved and quality standards met
• Manage feature dependencies, government furnished items (GFx), risks, and opportunities; coordinate with stakeholders
• Represent the team in Engineering Review Boards, Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs), and Program Reviews; prepare and deliver technical artifacts and CDRLs
• Provide technical leadership, vision, and guidance aligned with Program Manager, Chief Engineer, and customer priorities
• Track and resolve Giver/Receiver interfaces, dependencies, and coordination with other Product Owners

Selected candidates will be required to possess Active Top Secret with adjudicated SCI Eligibility (i.e. TS/SCI) prior to starting employment.

This is an MID-SR CAREER (level 4) ROLE where candidates typically require 5+ years of professional experience and a BS degree.

If you think this describes you and you are looking for an opportunity to grow and challenge yourself then we would love for you to apply!

WHY JOIN US
Opportunity for Impact: Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization.

Professional Development: Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world-class training and development programs.

Collaborative Culture: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success.

Competitive Benefits: LM employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more.
Basic Qualifications:
• Agile scrum experience and proficiency with Agile tools (Jira, Version One, Confluence)
• Experience with Agile software development, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and Cloud computing technology
• Previous Command and Control experience
• Experience working across teams or with external stakeholders
• Experience with GitLab pipelines for software projects
• Current TS Clearance prior to start and the ability to obtain SCI
Desired Skills:
• Previous software Product Owner experience
• Ground development experience
• Experience supporting engineering change proposals or new business pursuits
• Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $113,900 - $200,905. 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.
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First