Standard Job Description

The Next Generation Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Business Operations Director is an exciting opportunity to lead in a dynamic Line of Business (LoB) within our Missiles and Fire Control Business Area (BA)! The focus of this area is to lead strategically important programs through their developmental efforts and into production, driving creative business models to expand our footprint both domestically and internationally. This is a new role focused on many of the new initiatives that are driving expansion within the business, including Future Interceptor, PAC-3 ACE, and other pursuits as they transition from our Advanced Programs LoB.    

What You Will Be Doing

As the Next Generation IAMD Business Operations Director, you will have an opportunity to lead a team of business operations individuals while serving on a leadership team tasked with bringing these new programs into production. Regular responsibilities include:

• ensuring contractual compliance, cost management, budget development and analysis, financial estimating, configuration management and proposal support
• Financial Forecasting both for annual demands as well as in our Long Range Plan (Orders/Sales/EBIT/Cash, but also capital, NBF needs)
• employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary and recognition / disciplnary action
• Business model development
• Establishment of co-production
• International business strategies

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast‑moving, mission‑critical environment. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of air and missile defense, work with top‑tier talent, and make a tangible impact on national security while enjoying a supportive work‑life balance. We are committed to supporting your well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. [Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here]( https://lmt.co/OneLM-JobDescription-Benefits).

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Arlington, TX or Grand Prairie, TX. [Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.](a href=https://lmt.co/MFC-JobDescription-Dallas)

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Experience in business leadership roles with proven track record of success in development and international sales
• Strong business acumen with proven experience in thinking strategically and implementing new initiatives within an organization. This includes leadership through the generation of business cases with appropriate financial metrics and returns (IRR, NPV, ROIC, etc) for review with executive leadership
• Ability to deliver results in a fast paced environment
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex business documents to include legal binding agreements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with particular skills in leading and directing both the strategic and operational activities throughout the organization.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally and to collaborate well with the leadership team, employees, customers, and other strategic partners

Desired Skills

• Previous history establishing new production lines
• Management of development programs
• Have worked partnerships / agreements 
• Knowledge of international business development / sales structures
• Establishment of co-production / production facilities & the cost structures to achieve success
• Driving Design to Cost / Design for Manufacturing