Director, Space Security Mission and Ground Solutions

Description: The mission matters. With advancing defense technology at our core, our culture is collaborative, purposeful, and impactful. What is the mission? 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 innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. What does this role look like? As part of the Mission Strategy and Advanced Capability organization, this Business Development executive leads the Lockheed Martin Space new business enterprise associated with Space Security Ground Capabilities. The Director will define strategy, align resources, prioritize opportunities, develop mission‑unique technologies, build relationships with customers, and deliver new business. In this dynamic role you will have the following daily key responsibilities: Understand and communicate a keen focus on the DOD Space Security efforts, national security mission, and Joint All‑Domain missions. Foster and maintain customer relationships at senior levels and regularly interface to shape and win new business. Develop a cogent portfolio strategy to build upon Lockheed Martin's successes in the mission area, expanding both domestically and internationally. Direct mission and operations analysis tied to the space security Multi‑Domain, Battle Management and Ground Capabilities mission across the enterprise, while developing increased sophistication of toolsets and modeling & simulation capabilities. Define and oversee implementation of mission‑specific technology development programs tied to IRAD and CRAD. Manage capability delivery associated with R&D activities to meet mission and program requirements. Prioritize resources to achieve the most effective path to growth. Basic Qualifications: 15+ years’ experience in the development of ground and space based capabilities. Ability to synthesize technical, mission, and business considerations. Experience leading leaders in complex environments. Demonstrated experience leading business growth, including managing pipeline, directing resources, and capturing new business. Experience overseeing budgets with emphasis on prioritization of spending based on strategic alignment. US Citizen and currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD TOP SECRET/SCI clearance; must pass a drug and background check. Desired Skills: 15+ years of experience within the Intelligence Community (IC) including the US Space Force and US Air Force. Experience engaging with senior US Government Officials (General Officer levels). IC and/or DoD experience and ability to expand support across other customers. Capture Management or mission shaping and architecture experience. Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance. The candidate must be a US Citizen and currently maintain a US DoD TOP SECRET/SCI clearance. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr