Sr. Subcontract Program Manager, MDP at Lockheed Martin

Sr. Subcontract Program Manager, MDP | Lockheed Martin

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.

What is the mission?

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. Supply Chain's vision is to enable customer and mission success through supply chain strategies and execution that deliver superior operational program performance and create competitive advantage through continuous improvement. It is our mission to deliver affordable supply chain solutions that meet all program requirements and manage supply chain risks to ensure positive supplier performance through all phases of the program life-cycle from capture to sustainment. What is it like to work as Supply Chain? Lockheed Martin Space has an immediate opportunity for a Missile Defense Programs Portfolio Supply Chain Sr. Program Manager.

Managing the supply chain organization including subcontract program managers and subcontract administrators as direct reports.

Providing technical, programmatic, and subcontract leadership experience, including day-to-day direction.

Ensuring that the program quality and mission success requirements and the suppliers are managed to the highest performance standards and that they are meeting their commitments and requirements

Ensuring compliance with all appropriate prime contract flow downs and being responsible for new business requirements, including RFP's to subs, technical evaluations, and Basis of Estimate requirements through negotiations and definitization of the subcontractor

Overseeing the negotiation and coordination of additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts

Ensuring all contractual, schedule and technical requirements are satisfied and will be managing technical teams for program hardware and software support services

Engaging in Supply Chain strategy for the overall Missile Defense Programs portfolio/mission area

Attracting, developing, and retaining subcontract management talent to continually improve the group's performance

Mentoring, coaching, and advising subordinates in their professional development

This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in Rocket City USA, one of the greatest places to work: Huntsville, AL, and be expected to work in the office.

To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications: 15+ professional experience within supply chain, finance, engineering, or program management or combination thereof. Must possess well-developed negotiation skills, and understanding of procurement/subcontracting practices, including FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations). Demonstrated team leadership skills; a leader of leaders. You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US 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.

To be effective, ideally, you should also have: 15+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management (i.e. Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Program Management, and/or Category Management). 10+ years of professional experience in Program Management with major supply chain scope. 5+ years of experience in leadership roles aligned to subcontract management and/or program management. Demonstrated professional experience within the aerospace/defense industry or an adjacent industry. Knowledge of LMAP (Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures). Demonstrated ability improving supply chain performance in a defense low volume production contract environment. Ability to understand complex technical issues and major defense system product development and production challenges. Ability to understand complex technical issues and lead subcontract management teams to develop solutions. Familiarity with Strategic and Missile Defense (SMD) programs including experience working with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or other USG customers. Highly effective at multi-tasking in fast-paced environment. Familiar with proposal activity (shaping, RFPs, proposal analysis), through execution of the work scope. Highly developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Proven record of successful performance with a focus on mission success. Possess excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation), to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization from peers to suppliers, as well as program and executive leadership. Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire through teamwork. Aptitude for leadership skills and behaviors that align with the Full Spectrum Leadership Imperatives of Shaping the Future, Building Effective Relationships, Energizing the Team, Delivering Results and Modeling Personal Excellence, Integrity and Accountability.

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.

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. 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 link, you can find out more on how we proudly support the Military/Veterans Network: Hiring Our Heroes

Joining Lockheed Martin Space means becoming part of a global network of passionate professionals dedicated to safety and shaping the future of defense capabilities 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. just to name a few reasons to join Lockheed Martin Space, and experience your future!

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 Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $144,600 - $255,070. 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 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 (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, Massachusetts, and New York is $166,400 - $288,305. 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 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.