Lockheed Martin
Missile Defense Programs Government Affairs Sr. Mgr
Lockheed Martin, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
Basic Qualifications
15 years of Missile Defense or related mission experience and working-level technical expertise in one or more major Missile Defense mission areas.
Prior U.S. Government service in a Operations, Resource and/or Acquisition capacity.
Deep familiarity with Service, MDA, OSD/Joint Staff, and associated enterprises of each entity.
Working understanding of DoD budget process and procedures and working understanding of the Congressional budget process.
Working understanding of Service requirements, research & development, and acquisition processes, policies and procedures.
Familiarity with key DoD systems employed in Integrated Air and Missile Defense missions, including but not limited to Lockheed Martin products.
Active Secret clearance, with eligibility for TS/SCI.
Job Code/Title L5086: Govt Relations Sr Mgr
Job Description The Senior Manager, Missile Defense is a member of the Lockheed Martin Government Affairs team responsible for managing customer‑facing interfaces and strategies in support of Lockheed Martin’s Missile Defense portfolio, with additional portfolio coverage as assigned. This position reports to the Director, Missile Defense Programs on the Space, Strategic, Missile Defense, and Technology Mission Team. It requires significant Department of Defense (DoD) and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) expertise with specific knowledge of DoD, Joint, and Service Programs, and functions as a liaison to specific U.S. Government personnel with responsibility for Missile Defense matters. Significant familiarity with national security space operations, acquisition, and the broader space enterprise is a desired skill. The individual will develop close working relationships with appropriate DoD, Service and Agency commands in the Huntsville, AL region and relevant associated commands across the U.S. to ensure Lockheed Martin equities for its Missile Defense portfolio are well represented. The role also facilitates the discovery, development, evaluation, and qualification of new business opportunities and “keep sold” activities on Lockheed Martin contracts for programs of record pertaining to Missile Defense, coordinating customer contacts, briefings and communications directed to DoD and MDA. The position is primarily onsite in Huntsville, AL with limited telework opportunities.
Specific Responsibilities
Provide LMGA expertise to business area program, engineering, and business development staffs to assist in the pursuit of new programs, products, services, technologies, and capabilities.
Support corporate and business area staffs to establish and achieve their domestic business objectives, with specific expertise in Service, OSD/Joint, and MDA matters.
Drive horizontal integration among the LM business areas in support of a “OneLM” approach to Missile Defense objectives.
Maintain currency on global political and military developments that could impact Lockheed Martin’s DoD programs and provide a consistent Missile Defense perspective to ensure Lockheed Martin positively influences Executive Branch decision making.
Lead LMGA activities in corporate Integrated Product Teams (IPT) pertaining to Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD). Provide Government Affairs subject matter expertise in Homeland Defense, Hypersonic Defense, Defense of Guam, and related activities.
Participate in capture activities, color teams, and strategy reviews as needed to provide Missile Defense Government Affairs perspective and expertise.
Participate as a matrix team member in LMGA Service Teams, as required.
Travel as necessary to support Lockheed Martin business activities and approved training activities.
Desired Skills
6 or more years of Space or related mission experience and working-level technical expertise in one or more major Space mission area.
Direct experience in staff roles supporting MDA, USSPACECOM, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), or a Service activity related to Missile Defense or national security space missions.
Location Huntsville, AL
Security Clearance Information TS/SCI
EEO Statement Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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15 years of Missile Defense or related mission experience and working-level technical expertise in one or more major Missile Defense mission areas.
Prior U.S. Government service in a Operations, Resource and/or Acquisition capacity.
Deep familiarity with Service, MDA, OSD/Joint Staff, and associated enterprises of each entity.
Working understanding of DoD budget process and procedures and working understanding of the Congressional budget process.
Working understanding of Service requirements, research & development, and acquisition processes, policies and procedures.
Familiarity with key DoD systems employed in Integrated Air and Missile Defense missions, including but not limited to Lockheed Martin products.
Active Secret clearance, with eligibility for TS/SCI.
Job Code/Title L5086: Govt Relations Sr Mgr
Job Description The Senior Manager, Missile Defense is a member of the Lockheed Martin Government Affairs team responsible for managing customer‑facing interfaces and strategies in support of Lockheed Martin’s Missile Defense portfolio, with additional portfolio coverage as assigned. This position reports to the Director, Missile Defense Programs on the Space, Strategic, Missile Defense, and Technology Mission Team. It requires significant Department of Defense (DoD) and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) expertise with specific knowledge of DoD, Joint, and Service Programs, and functions as a liaison to specific U.S. Government personnel with responsibility for Missile Defense matters. Significant familiarity with national security space operations, acquisition, and the broader space enterprise is a desired skill. The individual will develop close working relationships with appropriate DoD, Service and Agency commands in the Huntsville, AL region and relevant associated commands across the U.S. to ensure Lockheed Martin equities for its Missile Defense portfolio are well represented. The role also facilitates the discovery, development, evaluation, and qualification of new business opportunities and “keep sold” activities on Lockheed Martin contracts for programs of record pertaining to Missile Defense, coordinating customer contacts, briefings and communications directed to DoD and MDA. The position is primarily onsite in Huntsville, AL with limited telework opportunities.
Specific Responsibilities
Provide LMGA expertise to business area program, engineering, and business development staffs to assist in the pursuit of new programs, products, services, technologies, and capabilities.
Support corporate and business area staffs to establish and achieve their domestic business objectives, with specific expertise in Service, OSD/Joint, and MDA matters.
Drive horizontal integration among the LM business areas in support of a “OneLM” approach to Missile Defense objectives.
Maintain currency on global political and military developments that could impact Lockheed Martin’s DoD programs and provide a consistent Missile Defense perspective to ensure Lockheed Martin positively influences Executive Branch decision making.
Lead LMGA activities in corporate Integrated Product Teams (IPT) pertaining to Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD). Provide Government Affairs subject matter expertise in Homeland Defense, Hypersonic Defense, Defense of Guam, and related activities.
Participate in capture activities, color teams, and strategy reviews as needed to provide Missile Defense Government Affairs perspective and expertise.
Participate as a matrix team member in LMGA Service Teams, as required.
Travel as necessary to support Lockheed Martin business activities and approved training activities.
Desired Skills
6 or more years of Space or related mission experience and working-level technical expertise in one or more major Space mission area.
Direct experience in staff roles supporting MDA, USSPACECOM, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), or a Service activity related to Missile Defense or national security space missions.
Location Huntsville, AL
Security Clearance Information TS/SCI
EEO Statement Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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