Program Director

Job Description:

Description:The Dynamic Access and Targeting Systems (DATS) Director, which includes leading the Zulu Romeo (ZR) effort and New Business Funds (NBF), is responsible for leading and managing over 200 functional employees assigned to this effort, with an annual budget in excess of $50M per year. The functions that report to this program position include Engineering, Production Ops, Flight Test, Tooling, Software, and Supply Chain Management. Internally, this position interfaces with the program Vice Presidents and the General Manager (GM) of Advanced Development Programs (ADP). Externally, the role engages with multiple customers at the Senior Executive Service (SES) and General Officer level. As the leader of the NBF for the DATS portfolio, this position is responsible executing the future trajectory/plan and investments that the VP and Strategy have laid out for an ADP special program. In summary someone that is competent in engineering, fabrication, planning and with extensive flight test experience, including range test planning, data review and dynamic decision making in finding solutions w/r/t flying hardware.

This position has an extended commitment to travel offsite to an austere environment and requires ability to obtain special access to support flight test activities. Candidates with TS and special site access is required.
Basic Qualifications:
-15+ years of experience as a Program or Flight Test leader with development programs or within Advanced Programs
-Strong experience operating and leading a development program
-Experience leading a large, cross-functional organization with direct and dotted line reports
-Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a positive culture that motivates employees
- 15+ years of Military experience
- Previous Pilot Experience
- Masters degree
- Test & Eval Level III : DOD
- Program Management Level II: DoD
Desired Skills:
Experience with both Advanced Development Programs and Flight Test a significant plus

-Prior experience with Special Access Programs strongly preferred

-Experience leading cross-functional organizations of direct and dotted line employees

-Active Top Secret clearance and special site access strongly preferred

-Ability to travel frequently to austere locations

-Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance and special site access
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $180,000 - $300,000. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet 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.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $180,000 - $300,000. 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 spanet 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.
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 worlds 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 requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

Experience with both Advanced Development Programs and Flight Test a significant plus

-Prior experience with Special Access Programs strongly preferred

-Experience leading cross-functional organizations of direct and dotted line employees

-Active Top Secret clearance and special site access strongly preferred

-Ability to travel frequently to austere locations

-Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance and special site access

Job Ident #: 77574305664

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Palmdale, California, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/