Job Description

Government Relations Representative Principal - Level 6

REPORTING: The Government Relations Principal reports directly to the Director of Government Relations in Business Development.

SCOPE: The primary accountability of this position is to provide leadership and direction for the site operation's involvement in all political and legislative processes as it affects current programs and new business opportunities.

OBJECTIVES:
1. Develop Comprehensive Understanding of the Company.
A) Interface with Vice President and General Manager as well as Vice President of Business Development and site leadership, along with program directors to obtain full understanding of company culture, strategic objectives, values, business issues, problems and opportunities.
B) Interface with Business Development marketing managers and marketing staff to understand current domestic and international marketing issues, problems, and opportunities for the lines of business at the site operations.
C) Direct and manage state and local government action plans for the Central Region focused on public policy activities which will enhance company competitiveness, create business opportunities and promote U.S. government procurement for LM Aeronautics.

2. Develop Comprehensive and Integrated Legislative Strategy and Action Plan for the Central Region (i.e. TX, AR)
A) Develop legislative strategy and action/contact plan consistent with and in support of the site operation's strategic plan and business development objectives.
B) Actively support and influence the success of the Business Development's and Legislative Economic Development pursuits and capture process of new business opportunities through the legislative and political process.
C) Seek opportunities to become actively involved with key industry advocacy organizations which are active participants in state public policy development and management org ie. North Texas Commission, Texas Association of Manufacturing, Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership, and Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
D) Develop responsive working relationship with the relevant plant/site leadership. Provide timely recommendations & counsel to site senior leadership on proper positioning & involvement in state & local government matters. Attend assigned program staff meetings as appropriate.

3. Develop and Maintain Positive Relationship with Key Participants in the Legislative Process.
A) Develop and communicate an understanding of customers and their values at the local, state, and national level involved in the legislative process.
B) Lead and coordinate legislative site visit and activities to create a strong constituency among company leadership, union leadership, and suppliers.
C) Represent LM Aero through effective external relations at local and state political events.
D) Manage the LMEPAC Fund within all legal and ethical guidelines.
E) Establish/cultivate effective working relationships with key state legislators and senior leadership within state government.

4. Lead all Company Government Relations, in consultation with Director, at the local, state, and federal levels.
A) Develop, lead, and implement at the site operations the political and legislative strategy for all programs.
B) Develop and maintain key political relationships to allow insight and access in support of company goals.
C) Support the Lockheed Martin Government Affairs (LMGA) office on message development, contact satellite plants, and grassroots outreach as needed and as requested.
D) Lead, support, and be the Point of Contact for all site visits by local, state, and federally elected officials and staff.
E) Actively support corporate political goals with expert government relations advice in the state of the operation.
F) Establish/cultivate effective working relationships with local Texas congressional members and staff.

Must be a US Citizen

Domestic Travel required

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 12 or more years of professional experience, 10 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree, or 15 years experience in the absence of a Bachelors Degree

Experience with federal, state, or local government

Desired skills

Experience managing/leading corporate events with government officials in attendance

Experience creating and developing legislative strategy plans

Other Important Information

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 Schedule Information

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.

National Pay Statement

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.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $166,400 - $288,305. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.