Program Manager - Space Fence

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WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are inspired by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and creative thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!

THE WORK

The Missile Defense and Space Surveillance (MD&SS) Team is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Space Fence program. The Program Manager (PM) will provide overall leadership for the Space Fence Radar Program, a critical element of the United States’ space domain awareness (SDA) architecture. The PM is responsible for end‑to‑end program execution, including schedule, cost, risk, performance, and stakeholder engagement across government, industry partners, and internal functional teams. This position provides the opportunity for the selected candidate to grow their PM skills, establish strong customer relationships with the Space Force, and work on one of the most advanced operational Radars in the world providing a critical function to make informed decisions and take actions to protect key assets in orbit.

WHO WE ARE

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.

We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

WHO YOU ARE

The selected candidate will have overall responsibility to:

• Collaborate across functional lines to develop and execute program plans, while acting as the focal point for communications between the Space Fence Product Team, functional organizations, and program leadership.
• Develop and grow relationships with United State Space Force (USSF) Space Acquisition and Integration Office (SAIO) and Space Systems Command (SSC) while partnering to deliver Space Fence products and services to satisfy program requirements at both LM and Government sites.
• Travel to on-site locations both CONUS and OCONUS (Marshall Islands) to meet with internal and external stakeholders and drive execution of program requirements.

WHY JOIN US

We believe that owning your career and having the freedom to make critical business decisions is key to making a real impact.

With the autonomy to use your skills and expertise in innovative ways, you can take on exciting challenges and help solve some of the world's most pressing problems.

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Basic Qualifications

• Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership skills with the ability to organize and motivate individuals with varied backgrounds and experience to achieve common objectives
• Experience as a Control Account Management or with earned value management principles
• Experience with risk and opportunity management
• Demonstrated ability to work with technical leads to manage cost, schedule, and technical scope
• Self-Starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance

Desired Skills

• Experience with sustainment phase of program lifecycle, including but not limited to depot-level engineering, operations and maintenance, software upgrades, cybersecurity, hardware tech refreshes
• Experience managing hybrid contract types including fixed- and cost-reimbursable content
• Experience with radar systems and/or space surveillance technologies
• Experience with proposal development and capture shaping for both follow-on and new work

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

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 $134,000 - $236,325. 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: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Program Management

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First