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Innovations and Operations Director
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Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22201, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Lockheed Martin
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
The ATL General Manager, Innovations and Operations provides strategic vision and leadership for incubating, growing, and transitioning emerging technology thrusts across Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Technology Laboratories (ATL). The role shapes the technology roadmap, drives portfolio management, and sustains high‑impact partnerships that enable future business success and growth in cyber security, robotics, AI and analytics, communications, and a broad set of emerging science domains and capabilities.
The incumbent reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and must possess a track record of defining technology strategies that have led to successful transitions into production or new business lines.
- Define and communicate a forward‑looking technology vision with clear milestones and metrics that align with the CTO’s and Lockheed Martin’s business objectives.
- Use the Corporate Tech Strategy to guide the creation of an overall ATL strategy that drives business growth for both ATL and Lockheed Martin.
- Support the CTO’s product‑mindset strategy to better serve the future warfighter and focus on developing the enabling technologies and critical capabilities that build our future.
- Generate and maintain pools of technological opportunities, assess capabilities, and develop transition plans with internal (Business Area) and external customers.
- Manage the lab’s technology portfolio, including IRAD and CRAD, to support new business initiatives and promote commonality where appropriate.
- Establish and enforce consistent, rigorous program management and systems engineering practices across multiple projects and activities.
- Oversee the preparation, execution, and financial stewardship of the annual IRAD, Business Evaluation (BE), and Business Development (BD) budgets.
- Cultivate a collaborative, entrepreneurial laboratory culture that encourages experimentation, innovation, and growth.
- Lead strategy, people, and operations for a ~350‑person organization, including recruitment, mentorship, and performance management.
- Drive proposal development, pursuit activities, and commercialization pathways for emerging technologies.
- Sustain and expand strategic partnerships with government agencies, industry, academia, and national laboratories.
- At least 15 years of experience in Government Science and Technology business with a focus on strategic planning and new business development.
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Solid leadership experience encompassing people management and strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic guidance on the evaluation of risk/impact of new technologies across an enterprise.
- Successful track record of working collaboratively across internal customers to transition and deliver advanced technology as differentiating capabilities for the warfighter.
- Must hold or be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and eligibility for Special Access Information.
- Experience managing, inspiring, and energizing an organization of highly educated and technical research employees.
- Strong decision‑making skills with proven positive impact on financial, operational, and strategic well‑being of the organization.
- Excellent communication skills; able to engage and inspire employees and clients at all levels.
- Current or previous Government Science & Technology customer experience.
- Awareness of key technology trends across the Defense and Intelligence sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to create technology roadmaps aligned with the overall strategy of LM Operations.
- Demonstrated full‑spectrum leadership behaviors; positive attitude; inclusive work environment.
- Broad technology experience (entrepreneurial technology experience a plus).
- Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science.
- Experience with Senior Advisory Groups such as AF SAB, DSB, DARPA ISAT.
Top Secret. U.S. citizenship required.
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