Description: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
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Director, Space Security Mission and Ground Solutions
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Description: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.


What does this role look like?


As part of our Mission Strategy and Advanced Capability organization, we are seeking an experienced Business Development executive to lead the Lockheed Martin Space new business enterprise associated with Space Security Ground Capabilities. Space Battle Management, Command and Control and Joint All-Domain Command and Control.
The Space Security Space Security Mission and Ground Solutions Portfolio Director will have responsibility for defining the companys strategies, aligning financial and talent resources, prioritizing opportunities, developing mission-unique technologies, building the relationship with customer/stakeholder communities, and ultimately delivering new business for the company in this growth area.

We have cored-up all future-looking mission capabilities in this portfolio organization to empower the portfolio leadership with an end-to-end purview of the mission in close collaboration with lines of business. This individual will partner closely with diverse lines of business, engineering & technology, the new Product Innovation and Integration organization, finance, government affairs, and other functions to bring the best of the corporation to this role.




In this dynamic role you will have the following daily key responsibilities:



• Understand and communicate a keen focus on the DOD Space Security efforts, national security mission, and Joint All-Domain missions
• Foster and maintain customer relationships at senior levels and regularly interface with them to shape & win new business.
• Develop cogent portfolio strategy to build upon Lockheed Martins successes in the mission area, expanding both domestically & internationally
• Direct mission analysis and operations analysis (OA) tied to the space security Multi-Domain, Battle Management and Ground Capabilities mission across the enterprise, while developing increased sophistication of toolsets and modeling & simulation capabilities
• Define & oversee implementation of mission-specific technology development programs tied to both Internal- and Contracted Research & Development activities (IRAD & CRAD)
• Manage capability delivery associated with R&D activities to meet mission and program requirements
• Prioritizing resources to achieve most effective path to growth.
Basic Qualifications:
To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

• 15+ years’ experience in the development of ground and space based capabilities.
• Ability to demonstrate synthesis of technical, mission, and business considerations.
• Experience leading leaders in complex environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading growth of business including managing pipeline, directing resources, and leading capture of new business.
• Experience with oversight of budgets with emphasis on prioritization of spending based on strategic alignment.
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD TOP SECRET/SCI 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.
Desired Skills:
To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• 15+ years of experience within the Intelligence Community (IC) including the US Space Force and US Air Force.
• Experience engaging with Senior US Government Officials (General Officer levels).
• IC and/or DoD experience and ability to expand support across other customers.
• Capture Management or Mission shaping and architecture experience.



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: TS/SCI
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
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 $180,000 - $309,120. 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, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet 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.
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: Yes
Career Area: Business Development
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• 15+ years of experience within the Intelligence Community (IC) including the US Space Force and US Air Force.
• Experience engaging with Senior US Government Officials (General Officer levels).
• IC and/or DoD experience and ability to expand support across other customers.
• Capture Management or Mission shaping and architecture experience.



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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Company Details
Lockheed Martin
6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/
4479 Open Jobs Available
Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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