Program Management Manager - TS/SCI Required

Standard Job Description

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. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

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Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

This position is for the GPA Task Order 2 RIFT Program Manager. You will lead a dedicated team of engineers in delivering capabilities to the customer through Agile Development and CI/CD principles. You will interface directly with the customer and their support staff to translate customer need into capabilities that are managed via a prioritized agile backlog. You will interface with multi-functional organizations such as Engineering to identify the demand and manage the team appropriately. You will interface with Strategy & Business Development related to on contract growth and new support to new pursuits and Remote Sensing Strategies. You will report into the Remote Sensing Ground organization and participate in monthly rhythms to include Monthly Program Reviews, Human Captial Reviews, and EPRS reviews.

Basic Qualifications

• Demonstrated Program Management and leadership skills (prior lead, supervisor and/or management experience)
• Knowledge of program finance and business operations
• Cost Account Manager (CAM) / Earned Value Management experience
• Demonstrated customer interface skills
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

Desired Skills

• Strong leadership history with emphasis in all 5 areas of Full Spectrum Leadership
• Successful management of AI/ML and software development teams
• Agile and/or DevOps Software Development Methodology expertise
• Subcontractor Management experience building a collaborative and innovative environment