LEED Deputy Program Manager

Description: The Long Endurance Electronic Decoy (LEED) team is part of the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Advanced Programs Line of Business that specializes in new product development and rapid prototyping to serve multiple customers. The LEED program is a fast‑paced prototype development and fielding program for the U.S. Navy. What You Will Be Doing As the LEED Deputy Program Manager you will be responsible for working with the LEED Senior Manager / Portfolio Manager to successfully complete an aggressive prototype test schedule and begin production of Rapid Fielded Prototypes for U.S. Navy testing in preparation for future production contracts. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance in partnership with IPT leads and functional support. Drive Earned Value Management (EVM) and Risk Management data and gather actionable insights for internal/external executive presentations. Lead cross‑functional teams in execution of aggressive Navy prototype development schedule and transition to production activities. Participate in contract negotiations and proposal preparations. Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a proven track record of delivering complex defense programs on schedule and within budget. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, bring strong analytical skills, and are passionate about advancing naval capabilities. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Dallas. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Basic Qualifications Demonstrated ability to lead a team to complete highly technical projects on very short timelines. Demonstrated ability to manage cost, schedule and manpower needs. Demonstrated ability to use Excel (or equivalent) to merge datasets from multiple tools to produce actionable insights. U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain DoD Secret level clearance. Desired Skills Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) waterfall & agile practices and their practical application in a development environment. Hands on rapid prototyping (or equivalent) experience in hardware- or software-based efforts. This includes active or recent personal experiences. Experience executing development programs in Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) / Other Transaction Authority (OTA) environments. Experience transitioning programs from development phase to production phase. Hands‑on experience with data manipulation, including macros (e.g., VBA), scripting (e.g., python), big data tools (e.g., Tableau), and/or RAG‑based AI. Degree in engineering. Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin