Subcontracts Program Senior Manager

Subcontracts Program Senior Manager | Lockheed Martin

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.

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 can do more we can 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. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision.

What does this role look like?

Lockheed Martin Space is not just about satellites... the Strategic & Missile Defense business area offers growing opportunities to work programs focused on the protection of our nation and allies from a multitude of threats. Our exciting programs are dynamic in nature and focus on significant geo-political trends. The Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program is seeking a high potential and high-performing leader with relevant Program Management experience and demonstrated ability to collaborate proactively within diverse teams to support program performance execution excellence. FBM develops, designs, produces, maintains, and replenishes submarine-launched ballistic missiles capable of flying more than 4,000 nautical miles with a full payload. Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile.

In this role you will have the following daily key responsibilities:

This position Manages subordinate teams overseeing subcontractors or critical subcontracted systems for all contract types for the FBM LE Sustainment Program. Directs and manages costs, quality, schedule, financial and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is required to ensure performance and support of the contract milestones of the system. Develops sourcing and subcontract program management strategic plans that address overall program capture needs and execution. Acts as the main focal point to the program management office and navy counterpart for the sustainment contract. Responsible for and directs all proposal activity for all subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions through requests for proposals, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, cost accountability and developing/implementing strategic initiatives. Establishes proposal milestone objectives and manages performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications. Leads team normally composed of supply chain and procurement personnel. Engages with program leaders and navy counterparts, presents to executives the health of the suppliers, performance metrics weekly, program management reviews, and develops strategy to improve our resiliency. This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in: Denver, Colorado and be expected to work in the office.

To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

3+ years of current experience on large cost plus government programs. Understanding and aptitude for engineering fundamentals, with ability to be technical liaison between Supply Chain and Engineering. Experience with managing all contract types: Cost Plus, Incentive Fee, Firm Fixed Price contract types. Technical knowledge of missile products, Ground Systems and services. Proven record of managing and delivering critical, large subcontract products, with focus on complex development subcontracts to deliver on time and within budget. Proven record of successful performance with focus on mission success. Must have executive presence. Ability to develop strong supplier relationships. Must be detail oriented, possess strong communication and leadership skills and be capable of seamlessly integrating into a cohesive team-oriented environment. Possess effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership and suppliers. Demonstrated exceptional strategic communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, and stakeholders, as well as program executives, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

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.

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 $144,600 - $255,070. 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.