AI&T Sr. Manager

Standard Job Description

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The Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) team within Operations, is seeking a Sr. Manager for the Space Security and Intelligence (SS&I) organization. This I&T Sr. Manager will be responsible for driving new program startup, building high performing teams, and leading the execution of space vehicle I&T campaigns. This role will shape the next generation of AI&T capabilities for space vehicle development, overseeing facility planning, team leadership, and end to end I&T program deliveries.

Summary of Key Duties for this Position:

• Coordinate proposal and new program pursuits with Customer and Program Leadership counterparts

• Oversee staffing, hiring, and development of I&T teams

• Manage facility readiness in alignment with program needs

• Develop and implement high rate production I&T processess

• Build a team culture that supports operational excellence

Manages the integration and testing of in-house developed and COTS/GOTS components, elements, subsystems and/or systems. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the synthesis of customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. Directs the following activities: establishing functional and technical specifications and standards, solving hardware/software interface problems, defining input/output parameters, and ensuring integration of the entire system or subsystem. Manages the development and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for complete systems and/or subsystems. Coordinates subsystem and/or system testing activities with programs and other organizations.

Basic Qualifications

To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM field

• 8+ years experience in a formal leadership role

• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead AI&T teams

• 5+ years of AI&T experience, building and/or testing spacecraft

• Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w/ poly

Desired Skills

To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• Experience writing proposals and working through the contract award process

• Demonstrated ability to grow a program from initial start to full scale operation and execution

• Proven ability to manage staffing requirements

• Experience with Program Office communication and interaction

• Project/program management experience

• TS/SCI w/ poly

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $178500.00 - $331500.00

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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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.