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At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design, and build solutions to some of the world's hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence, and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
What does this role look like?
For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy's mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure.
The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.
FBM is a reliable program that has been a part of the United States for over 60 years with many years to come. As we enter the next phase of FBM there are large opportunities for growth and career development.
As a part of the FBM team, we can build, replenish, & modernize this crucial national asset with today's tools & technology to benefit the world, the nation, our states, and our communities!
Are you ready for your next exciting long term career opportunity with an industry leader? Do you have team leadership and cost account management expertise from within a manufacturing environment? If you enjoy
motivating and leading a technical team, this is
the place for you.
Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile.
Join our Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic (SWFLANT) Electronics Factory Management Team (EFMT) in Kings Bay, GA.
We are seeking a Senior Manager who will report to the SWFLANT Director and will have leadership responsibilities of approximately 70 employees within the Missile Integrated Support Facility (MISF) and Cable Shop FMT's. The SWFLANT FMTs are a multifunctional group consisting of Assemblers, Test Technicians, Productions Salaried Support and Engineers.
In this dynamic and challenging role, you will:
- Manage new build Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Electronic Flight Packages assembly and test
- Manage FBM Tactical, Flight test, and Reentry cable manufacturing & test
- Manage repair and test of fleet returned FBM D5 Electronic Packages & cables
- Manage development and activation efforts associated with FBM program requirements.
- Coordinate activation/refurbishment planning for FBM Package Test Console (PTC), Mechanical Support Equipment and Project Tool capabilities in support of FBM product directorates
- Act as Cost Account Manager for MISF EFMT
Operations and requalification efforts.
- Provide Leadership, guidance and oversight as
required for cross functional teams responsible
for the performance of programmatic trade
studies.
- Manage/coordinate 1LMX & unique digital modernization initiatives.
- Develop/manage business success metrics through
status charts, scorecards, and other digital processes/systems for US Customers and LM Management.
Please note that this position does NOT support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in Kings Bay, GA, and will be expected to work in the office.
Basic Qualifications:
To be successful, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:
- B.S./B.A. in engineering, or business degree (if Business Degree needs a significant demonstrated experience in flight electronics assembly/manufacturing)
- Possess demonstrated experience as a Full Spectrum Leader providing exceptional program management
while managing/developing other leaders and managers of within a large aerospace organization.
- Demonstrated change leadership mindset driving 1LMx and unique innovation into all areas of production, manufacturing, and test shops
- Significant experience interfacing and
presenting to senior DOD/Military customers (O6/GS15 and higher)
- Strong delegation skills with effective follow up
techniques and the ability to achieve closure.
- Strong Customer program level relations skills and direct
customer interface experience.
- Strong business acumen background. Experience executing cost account manager duties having successfully managed technical, schedule and cost elements of a major project/manufacturing area.
- You will need to be a US Citizen (no dual citizens), and currently posses a SECRET Clearance , with ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD TOP SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Desired Skills:
To be successful, ideally, you should also have:
- LM21 Green Belt Trained
- Experience and in-depth knowledge of the
unique facility requirements of missile flight hardware
build, processing, assembly, and testing
operations.
- Significant experience working at a Government Owned, contractor-operated (GOCO) facility understanding the complexities of facility management/maintenance associated with DOD facilities.
- Knowledge of the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) flight electronics packages/cables
- Knowledge of LM Space manufacturing and quality requirements
- Knowledge of FBM program quality requirements
- Currently possess a Secret clearance with
ability to maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
- Schedule management experience, ability to
multi-task and meet demanding schedules.
- Demonstrated experience with root cause,
corrective action and continuous improvement
methodologies.
- Ability to use metrics to critically assess
organization, measure performance and take
corrective action.
- Possess at least 5 years of demonstrated
experience as a Leader providing exceptional
program management while managing other
leaders and managers of a large aerospace
organization.
- Experience leading a represented workforce
- You bring positivity and enthusiasm to every project you touch. In addition to the work, you love being part of a team and working collaboratively through the process.
- Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
*PLEASE NOTE-Other important information: *
- By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.
- Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Benefits of Employment:
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package here.
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin champions an inclusive work environment that urges differences and big-picture thinking.
We are creating a better today and tomorrow by seamlessly aligning diversity and inclusion efforts with Lockheed Martin's values and business strategy. We offer business resource groups such as Black Excellence Council for (BEC), The Women's Impact Network (WIN), Professional Asian American Network (PAAN), Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Awareness (HOLA), Military/Veterans Network, PRIDE LGBT Professional Network, and more. We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Global Diversity and Hiring Our Heroes
At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee... join us to experience your future!
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
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
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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 world's 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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
