Program Manager

Overview

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are inspired by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and creative thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee.

• Own the full lifecycle of the BULLSEYE contract—from start-up and planning through execution, transition, and close out. Set program vision, objectives, and success metrics aligned with Sponsor goals.
• Champion Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) across all work streams. Facilitate Program Increment (PI) planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous delivery and rapid response to changing requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Sponsor, internal senior leadership, and external partners. Conduct regular status briefings, risk workshops, and executive reviews.
• Develop, negotiate, and administer subcontractor agreements. Track performance, compliance, and deliverables; implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Manage the program budget, forecast funding requirements, and ensure cost‑controlled execution. Provide detailed financial reporting and variance analysis to senior leadership.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, schedule, cost, and security risks.
• Mentor and develop senior technical leads, project managers, and functional leads. Foster a high‑performance, collaborative culture that values innovation, diversity, and ethical conduct.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule variance, cost variance, earned value, and quality metrics. Use data‑driven insights to drive program improvements.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a relevant technical field (e.g., Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity).
• Minimum 20 years of program management experience, with a proven track record of applying Agile program management methodologies to large, complex contracts.
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience managing Sponsor programs of comparable scope and complexity.
• Direct experience overseeing subcontractors.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
• 15 years or more of experience working within the Intelligence Community.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly

• 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
• Holidays
• Washington state employees accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO), at least 90 hours for holidays (represented employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month, up to 52 hours of sick leave annually).

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 $134,000 - $236,325. 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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Program Management

Type: Full‑Time

Shift: First

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