Director, Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (Silverdale)

Reference: 725822BRPosted: 2026-07-24Location: Silverdale, WashingtonSalary: $180,000 - $309,120Clearance: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 yearsCompany: Lockheed MartinDescription: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? For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.FBM is a reliable program that has been a part of the United States for over 60 years with many years to come. As we enter the next phase of FBM there are large opportunities for growth and career development.As a part of the FBM team, we can build, replenish, & modernize this crucial national asset with today’s tools & technology to benefit the world, the nation, our states, and our communities!Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile. In this role you will have the following daily key responsibilities: This position is for the Director of the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) at Silverdale Washington; dedicated to the mission of providing, maintaining and protecting the Strategic Weapon Systems for the Pacific Ballistic Missile Submarine Fleet. This position reports directly to the Director of Mission Operations and works in concert with the Commanding Officer of SWFPAC and is responsible for all Lockheed Martin operations at SWFPAC including Base Operations, Safety, Missile Body Production, Reentry Body Production, Engineering, Quality, Financial Management, Materiel, Metrology, Equipment/Vehicle Maintenance and Support. The LM SWFPAC team is a combination of direct report and matrixed organizations comprised of over 400+ direct and indirect employees, including hourly represented employees, who work closely with other members of the SWFPAC Military, Government Civil Service and other associate contractors.Basic Qualifications:To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications: • Bachelors degree.• 10+ years’ experience leading projects, people, and operations • Demonstrated experience providing program management leadership as a “Leaders of Leaders” leading other Sr. Managers of a large aerospace organization• You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently posses and be able to maintain a US SECRET clearance, with ability to obtain TOP SECRET, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Desired Skills:To be effective, ideally, you should also have:• Bachelors in related Engineering/Business degree• Proven experience as a senior leader building and leading highly effective teams to meet or exceed quality, cost, schedule and technical objectives• Experience with Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program• Demonstrated successful experience leading and/or supporting Assembly, Integration, and Test operations• Demonstrated ability to plan, propose, and manage organizational budgets and meet demanding schedules • Demonstrated effective problem and conflict resolution skills including experience with root cause, corrective action and continuous improvement methodologies• Demonstrated ability to effectively interface with customers (internal and external), demonstrating sound situational reasoning and judgment • Ability to use metrics to critically assess organization, measure performance, and take corrective action• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to deliver effective presentations at all levels• Documented Six Sigma greenbelt certification • Experience in successfully leading larger teams of employees through extensive critical inspections and auditsPLEASE NOTE-Other important information:• By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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. • Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Benefits of Employment: Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package here. We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the link, you can find out more on how we proudly support the Military/Veterans Network: Hiring Our HeroesJoining Lockheed Martin Space means becoming part of a global network of passionate professionals dedicated to safety and shaping the future of defense capabilitiesAt Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee. …just to name a few reasons to join Lockheed Martin Space, and experience your future!Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 yearsOther Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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 offPay 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 $180,000 - $309,120. 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 requi