Job Description
Job Title:  Program Management Stf - E4
Posting Start Date:  11/4/26

Standard Job Description

Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher with relevant industry experience.
  • Experience managing complex, large-scale project schedules with multiple interdependencies
  • Strong understanding of program financial measurements including EVMS and knowledge of program management processes
  • Experience in Cost/Schedule Management and Performance Excellence
  • Active Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

  • Cost Account Management, Risk Manager, EVMS and Schedule Risk Assessment experience.
  • Return-To-Green experience on one or more programs
  • Large scale development program experience
  • Working knowledge of Defense acquisition process
  • Proposal leadership experience
  • Subcontract Management Experience
  • Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Interview Questions

Analytical Ability: Describe a time when you used data to solve a problem. How did you identify which data to use and how to present them?
Be accountable: Tell me about a time you encountered significant resistance or a major setback on a project you were working on, but managed to work through it anyway.
Decision Making/ Judgement: Give an example of a time when you had to be relatively quick in coming to a decision involving work. What were the challenges in coming to that decision, and how did you overcome them?
Effective Communications: Tell me about a time that you had to present the same information to two different audiences. How did you tailor your message?

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (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.