Lockheed Martin

Mission Engineering & Capability Integration Senior Manager

Lockheed Martin$205K — $381K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Mission Architecture or Engineering within Aerospace and Defense
  • Strong leadership capabilities with diverse teams
  • Excellent communication skills with an ability to interface with senior executives
  • History of collaboration across multiple organizations
  • Experience in planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and risk assessment
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • US Citizenship with eligibility for TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

  • Deliver mission-driven analysis and recommendations for strategic corporate investments
  • Lead multi-domain mission engineering and technology assessments
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate technology solutions
  • Implement the Mission Engineering & Integration Activities framework across the enterprise
  • Evaluate current and future architectures to support new kill chain development

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10 schedules)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and Holidays
  • Parental Leave and EAP
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Education Assistance and various forms of Life and Disability Insurance
Full Job Description
Standard Job Description

The Mission Capabilities Team within the Mission Development and Integration (MDI) Organization is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the Capability Integration (CI) team. This role reports into the Mission Capabilities Director.

What You Will Be Doing:

In this role, you will deliver quantifiable, mission-driven analysis and recommendations that inform corporate strategic investment decisions and shape government customers' visions and roadmaps for all-domain warfighting. You will be responsible for multi-domain mission engineering and architecture development / assessment, linking capabilities and technology solutions to identified mission gaps and needs.

Working closely with Mission Roadmaps, Operations Analysis, and Strategy teams, you will lead an enterprise-wide focus on model-based engineering to evaluate current and future architectures that enable the development and proliferation of new kill chains. Additionally, you will collaborate with communities across the enterprise to integrate and demonstrate technology solutions and mission architectures.

Finally, you will lead the adoption of the Mission Engineering & Integration Activities (MEIA) framework across the enterprise by implementing and advancing the state of the art practices and tools, and by growing its community of practice.

Who You Are:

Ideally, you bring deep experience in System-of-Systems thinking and mission engineering, are a strong team-builder and people-leader, and have excellent communication skills.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
  • This position requires some onsite work.
  • Location preference for this role is Crystal City (Arlington, VA); alternative US-based locations must provide access to classified spaces and networks.
  • Somewhat regular travel is required for business need and customer support (up to 25%); additional travel will be required if located outside of the DC area (up to 40%)
  • US Citizenship with eligibility for TS/SCI is required to start


Basic Qualifications

  • Experience or familiarity with Mission Architecture, Mission Engineering, or Model-Based Systems Engineering within Aerospace and Defense
  • Experience in System-of-Systems thinking
  • Demonstrated leadership experience of diverse teams
  • Excellent oral, written, communication and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to interface and communicate with impact with senior company executives and with leaders in customer and partner organizations
  • Proven ability to collaborate across multiple organizations and functions
  • Proven record of establishing and maintaining customer and stakeholder relationships
  • Demonstrated ability to develop plans, schedules, cost estimates, and risk assessments for complex efforts
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related discipline
  • US Citizenship with eligibility for TS/SCI


Desired Skills

  • Demonstrated experience with Multidomain Mission Engineering, or Model Based Systems Engineering in Aerospace and Defense
  • Familiarity with LM missions and customers
  • Demonstrated experience with complex systems integration programs
  • Demonstrated performance in development or management of discriminating technical capabilities
  • Experience with understanding USG mission engineering, budgeting, and acquisition frameworks
  • Demonstrated experience building and growing teams
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams through change
  • Experience hosting large cross-functional events and technical engagements
  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related discipline
  • Active TS/SCI clearance; experience with Special Access Programs


Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $228100.00 - $423700.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $205300.00 - $381300.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $182500.00 - $338900.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $164200.00 - $305000.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Ocala, FL; Lufkin, TX; etc.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (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.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

Lockheed Martin Careers

Joining Lockheed Martin provides more than just a job opportunity; it offers a platform to be part of a leading team dedicated to advancing global security and aerospace innovation. As a cornerstone of technological prowess, Lockheed Martin invites you to contribute to a legacy of impactful achievements in defense and technology.

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At Lockheed Martin, your role will extend beyond fulfilling job responsibilities to reshaping the future of aerospace and defense. Our team at Lockheed Martin is engaged in critical missions that protect citizens and advance the boundaries of science. From engineering to cybersecurity, the opportunities for professional growth are boundless.

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Lockheed Martin is committed to the professional growth of every team member. We offer unparalleled career advancement opportunities including professional development, leadership programs, and continuous learning through our Lockheed Martin University. Whether you are looking to advance your skills in engineering, project management, or AI, Lockheed Martin is equipped to take your career to the next level.

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114,000 employees
Market Cap
$126.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.8 billion
Founded
1995
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$65.3 billion
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