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Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is accelerating the digital connectivity of our tools. As we mature the digital thread architecture and AI/ML capabilities, we must rapidly apply the latter to the former. The Data Forge Center of Excellence (COE) translates raw data into actionable insights that reduce program risk, accelerate schedules, and improve cost performance across the enterprise. We need a visionary leader to shape the COE, champion best?in?class analytics, and deliver high?impact solutions to our program partners.
What You Will Be Doing
Strategic Leadership
Define the Data Forge roadmap aligned with MFC and enterprise digital transformation goals. Build and evolve the COE operating model (intake, prioritization, governance). Team Management
Lead a growing team of analysts, data engineers, and ML specialists (current size 7; projected 20). Mentor, coach, and conduct performance reviews; create career pathways. Solution Delivery
Oversee end?to?end delivery of products (applications, dashboards, predictive models, APIs, etc.) from concept to release. Ensure SLA?based turnaround (e.g., 90?% of high?priority use cases delivered within 4 weeks). Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with simulation, program management, and engineering leads to capture high?value use cases. Prioritize the backlog using impact vs effort analysis and executive steering committee input. Partner with IT and 1LMX product leads to influence data choices, business processes, and standards that enable AI benefits downstream. Technical Excellence Cloud data storage: data lakes and other hybrid architectures Data ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines (e.g., Airflow) Database and data modeling (e.g., SQL) Traditional dashboarding technologies (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) Data security across various data silos (user RBAC technologies)
Metrics & Continuous Improvement
Define KPIs (time to insight, adoption rates, cost avoidance). Conduct quarterly retrospectives and drive process refinements. Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that encourages employees to build their career, leverage their knowledge while using cutting?edge technology, and achieve challenging goals? We provide the foundation and resources to help you stay motivated, inspired, and productive. If you are driven, dedicated, and enjoy doing what you love, then we want you to join our journey and build a better tomorrow. This position is onsite in Orlando, Florida. We offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, or engineering. At least 10 years of experience with formally managing engineering teams. Experience with data visualization tools and techniques. Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong relationships with stakeholders. Strong problem?solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative solutions. Experience with formulating technical strategies and roadmaps with stakeholder consensus.
Desired Skills
Strong background in data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling. Experience working in a production environment, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry. Master's degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, or engineering.
EEO
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. Pay Range
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, New?Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington?DC is $157,800??$278,185. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidates final work location. 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 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 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 Range
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New?York is $181,400??$314,525. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidates final work location. 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 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Define the Data Forge roadmap aligned with MFC and enterprise digital transformation goals. Build and evolve the COE operating model (intake, prioritization, governance). Team Management
Lead a growing team of analysts, data engineers, and ML specialists (current size 7; projected 20). Mentor, coach, and conduct performance reviews; create career pathways. Solution Delivery
Oversee end?to?end delivery of products (applications, dashboards, predictive models, APIs, etc.) from concept to release. Ensure SLA?based turnaround (e.g., 90?% of high?priority use cases delivered within 4 weeks). Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with simulation, program management, and engineering leads to capture high?value use cases. Prioritize the backlog using impact vs effort analysis and executive steering committee input. Partner with IT and 1LMX product leads to influence data choices, business processes, and standards that enable AI benefits downstream. Technical Excellence Cloud data storage: data lakes and other hybrid architectures Data ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines (e.g., Airflow) Database and data modeling (e.g., SQL) Traditional dashboarding technologies (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) Data security across various data silos (user RBAC technologies)
Metrics & Continuous Improvement
Define KPIs (time to insight, adoption rates, cost avoidance). Conduct quarterly retrospectives and drive process refinements. Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that encourages employees to build their career, leverage their knowledge while using cutting?edge technology, and achieve challenging goals? We provide the foundation and resources to help you stay motivated, inspired, and productive. If you are driven, dedicated, and enjoy doing what you love, then we want you to join our journey and build a better tomorrow. This position is onsite in Orlando, Florida. We offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, or engineering. At least 10 years of experience with formally managing engineering teams. Experience with data visualization tools and techniques. Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong relationships with stakeholders. Strong problem?solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative solutions. Experience with formulating technical strategies and roadmaps with stakeholder consensus.
Desired Skills
Strong background in data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling. Experience working in a production environment, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry. Master's degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, or engineering.
EEO
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. Pay Range
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, New?Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington?DC is $157,800??$278,185. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidates final work location. 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 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 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 Range
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New?York is $181,400??$314,525. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidates final work location. 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 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr