Senior Manager – Science & Technology; S&T Programs

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable S&T Senior Manager to join our Government Affairs team. This position will play a critical role in shaping Lockheed Martin initiatives within the Department of War (DoW) technology landscape. The ideal candidate will possess deep insight into DoW technology development organizations and processes, as well as a keen understanding of emerging defense technologies and missions.

The manager will be a key advisor to Lockheed Martin Business Areas, enabling strategy development, opportunity identification, and stakeholder engagement throughout the development and acquisition lifecycle.

• Provide expert-level insight and analysis on DoW S&T organizations including OSW/Service laboratories, rapid capability offices, and commercial tech accelerators for defense.
• Advise business areas on customer needs and trends to inform Internal R&D (IRAD) and Contracted R&D (CRAD) strategies. Provide customer insights for Business Areas to inform internal investments, shape and win new CRAD opportunities, and maintain customer relationships post-award.
• Track and interpret trends in DoD fundamental and applied research, advanced technology development, and prototyping efforts.
• Analyze and interpret the DoD budget planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) process to inform company strategy and investment decisions.
• Monitor congressional defense authorizations and appropriations, including preparing and delivering briefings to professional staff members on the Armed Services and Appropriations Committees.
• Engage with defense-focused think tanks and advisory organizations to maintain awareness of key policy and strategic trends.
• Identify and assess disruptive technologies relevant to national defense missions.
• Prepare white papers, market assessments, customer briefings, and strategic recommendations for internal leadership.
• Serve as the voice of the customer, leveraging exquisite knowledge of DoD S&T stakeholders to influence internal planning and execution.

• 8+ years of direct experience working with or in support of DoD R&D organizations.
• In-depth understanding of the DoD S&T enterprise, including organizations such as OSD(R&E), DARPA, and Service labs (e.g., AFRL, ARL, ONR).
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD budget formulation and execution processes, including interaction with the PPBE system.
• Familiarity with defense policy and strategy environments, including participation in or collaboration with defense-focused think tanks.
• Familiarity with Lockheed Martin advanced technology programs.
• Proven ability to assess and communicate the impact of emerging and disruptive technologies on defense capabilities.
• Subject matter expertise in at least one major technology area such as hypersonics, directed energy, missile defense, or counter‑UAS systems.
• Exceptional communication, briefing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Active DoD security clearance - Secret.

• Advanced degree in a technical or policy-related field (e.g., Engineering, Physics, Public Policy, Defense Studies).
• Experience briefing and coordinating with congressional staff, particularly those supporting defense authorizations and appropriations.
• Prior experience in a business development or strategic planning role supporting DoD technology programs.
• Active DoD security clearance – Top Secret, eligible for SCI.

This position requires a government security clearance. The employee must be a U.S. Citizen. Clearance level: TS/SCI.

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