Job Description:

Description: The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space.

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.

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.

Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile.

What does this role look like?

The Program Plans and Requirements (PP&R) team is primarily a group of Program Analysts and Software Engineers tasked with a broad responsibility to ensure the United States and United Kingdom submarine fleets are supported by missile and reentry production. As the Associate Manager of the PP&R Team, you will provide daily direction to sixteen planners and software engineers in support of analysis and development of long-range production plans and material requirements for the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program.

In this role, you will be part of the PP&R team, and will have the following daily key responsibilities:

• Managing performance of sixteen planners/software engineers in an environment with simultaneous, conflicting priorities
• Establishing yourself as a subject matter expert on the US Strategic Programs Operational Schedule Estimate (SPOSE) and UK Joint Programme Requirement (JPR) documents
• Integrating production requirements into modernization activities, including LE2 IMS inputs, standing up new Florida Production Facility process flows, formalizing Valley Forge production requirements, etc.
• Performing administrative review of PP&R products, contract proposals/attachments, procedural documentation, and all incoming requirements
• Collaborating as a key liaison with SSP, UK, and LM customers and stakeholders across the program to detail requirements, planning factors, groundrules, and program plans in order to develop a missile production program baseline
• Working with a dedicated software engineering team to adapt custom software to most effectively meet PP&R’s needs for successful long-range missile and reentry production simulation
• Presenting detailed analyses, including What-Ifs, SWF Change Directives, and other informal requests, to VP/Technical Director-level leadership
• Acting as a change agent for Digital Transformation initiatives throughout the enterprise.
• Some travel will be required.
• The listed responsibilities and duties outlined in this job posting may be altered or updated by the employer at any time, without prior notice, depending on the needs of the company or role evolution.

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 effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• 7+ years of professional experience
• Proven leadership abilities to manage, coordinate, and oversee cross Functional Area efforts associated with Sustainment and Development life-cycle management
• Experience with SAP or other MRP and ERP systems
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD 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.

Please note:

No clearance is required to apply, but an Interim clearance will be needed prior to start.
Desired Skills:
To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• Active Top Secret clearance
• Ability to concisely present and discuss complex problems with executives and customers
• Self-starter with the ability to lead projects and quickly learn new tools and processes
• Ability to multi-task and support fast paced environment working with various stakeholders
• Experience with data analytics and communication
• Experience working Agile Planning
• Relevant professional certification (Green Belt, PMP, CSM)
• Familiarity with classified missile programs and Navy customers
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective internal relationships
• Experience providing direct program planning expertise across program components as required
• Experience with continuous improvement or digital transformation initiatives

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.

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!
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: 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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Planning
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• Active Top Secret clearance
• Ability to concisely present and discuss complex problems with executives and customers
• Self-starter with the ability to lead projects and quickly learn new tools and processes
• Ability to multi-task and support fast paced environment working with various stakeholders
• Experience with data analytics and communication
• Experience working Agile Planning
• Relevant professional certification (Green Belt, PMP, CSM)
• Familiarity with classified missile programs and Navy customers
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective internal relationships
• Experience providing direct program planning expertise across program components as required
• Experience with continuous improvement or digital transformation initiatives

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.

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!

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