Program Management Asc Mgr - L4 Job Details

Job Title: Program Management Asc Mgr - L4

Posting Start Date: 9/2/26

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Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. 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

• Program management leadership of complex programs including capture leadership, development and production efforts

• 4+ years of Program Leadership experience with responsibility for quality/technical, schedule and cost performance

• Experience with Proposals (proposal preparation, Independent Non Advocate Review (INAR), Executive Planning Panel (EPP), and/or negotiations)

• Strong problem solving skills, with experience in root cause/corrective action

• Experienced in communication with all levels of the organization

• Must set a clear example with their program team and provide clear and timely direction in support of contract requirements

• Experience working with suppliers and subcontract management

• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Control Account Manager (CAM) experience

• Risk management experience

• Strong business acumen, with the ability to make decisions that impact the program and drive business results

• Must possess an active Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

Demonstrated experience managing complex domestic and international defense programs
Proven leadership of cross-functional teams in development and production environments
Familiarity with radar systems or related defense technologies
Skilled in risk identification, mitigation planning, and root cause analysis
Strong business acumen with experience meeting cost, schedule, and technical performance goals
Experience in proposal development and supporting capture efforts
Knowledge of aftermarket support and sustainment program management
PMP certification or equivalent experience is highly desirable

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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.