Senior Manager - Science & Technology; S&T) Programs Job Chandler area,Arizona USA,IT/Tech

Position: Senior Manager - Science & Technology (S&T) Programs

Standard Job Description
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.

Manages the company's federal and/or state legislative and regulatory affairs with elected officials and government officials in regulatory and other agencies and their respective staffs. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

Monitors the company's product line is reflected to best advantage and lobbying activities are successfully pursued. Monitors progress of legislative and regulatory issues of interest to the company and provides analysis to company official. Oversees the development of strategy for and visits elected government and regulatory officials to advise them of company issues. Insures that work is done with designated trade and business associations on political, legislative and regulatory issues of importance to the company.
Basic Qualifications

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…