Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Software Engineering Associate Manager to join the Information Systems & Innovation (IS&I) organization. The role supports development of IETM-X Software (Integrated Electronic Technical Manual), Integrated Weapons System Maintenance (IWSM), IETM-X 3D Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB), Intelligent Assistant, DevSecOps, customer-driven projects, and various Digital-transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with program managers and cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership, software and system architecture guidance, and mentorship while ensuring compliance with security, quality, and schedule requirements.
Summary or Role
- Directly supervise a high-impact agile team, consisting of software engineers, business analysts, and quality assurance engineers; manage work assignments, performance, training, compensation, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
- Lead the management of software engineering contractor engagements, overseeing recruitment, staffing allocation, and performance accountability.
- Drive proposal initiatives from capture through submission, using GenBOE to develop proposals, respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), and deliver complete packages that support new-business capture opportunities for IETM-X, Intelligent Assistant, and other IS&I product offerings.
- Mentor engineers to evolve into hybrid technical-leads, project-managers, and cybersecurity roles.
- Provide technical project management and architectural oversight for sustainment software on AERO and RMS Sikorsky-related naval platforms.
- Serve as technical lead for customer-focused programs guiding software architecture and program requirements.
- Capture, refine, and translate requirements from USAF, NAVAIR, NAVSEA, and international customers; deliver technical briefings to senior military and Lockheed Martin leadership.
- Research and synthesize customer requirements to deliver a unified, holistic software product experience for IETM-X, Intelligent Assistant, and other IS&I product offerings.
- Manage Earned Value Management (EVM) and Cost Account Management (CAM) responsibilities, including budget planning, schedule tracking, and subcontractor coordination; produce executive status reports.
- Lead DevSecOps initiatives across all programs, guaranteeing compliance with Lockheed Martin and DoD cybersecurity standards including STIGs, Info-Assurance requirements, and SBOM generation.
- Lead s/w contract strategy, including negotiation, execution, and management of software license agreements to align contractual outcomes with program objectives and compliance requirements.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of software development leadership and system architecture in defense/aerospace.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional team members.
- Knowledge of the full stack development lifecycle and modern DevSecOps practices (Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab/Jenkins CI/CD).
- Expertise with Agile/Scrum (PI planning, sprint reviews).
- Experience managing EVM (Earned Value Management) and CAM (Control Account Management) responsibilities, including budget tracking and reporting.
- Ability to conduct and capture requirement clarifications with stakeholders.
- Experience in medium to high-complexity project leadership and developing project budgets/plans.
Desired Skills- In-depth experience architecting web applications across the full development lifecycle, using a variety of programming languages and frameworks (C#, .NET, Angular, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript).
- In-depth experience with multiple authentication mechanisms (LDAP, OIDC, OAuth 2, SAML, JWT).
- Strong knowledge of web, desktop, cloud, and server architecture.
- Strong expertise in proposal authoring, RFI responses, and proposal submissions.
- Experience establishing, negotiating, and managing contracts and software-license agreements within defense or aerospace projects.
- Hands-on AI/ML integration experience (e.g., AI-powered chatbots, AI coding assistance).
- Experience working in secret-classified environments and ensuring DoD cybersecurity compliance (STIGs, IA, SBOM).
- Expert proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud) and container-orchestration tools (Kubernetes, PCF, RKE2, K3s).
- In-depth knowledge of IETM-type software and XML/SGML scripting, as well as graphics formats (SVG, PNG).
Pay InformationGeoZone 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): $150800.00 - $280000.00
- 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): $135700.00 - $251900.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $120600.00 - $224000.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $108600.00 - $201600.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; 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.
