Systems Engineering Associate Manager for Configuration Management

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* Description:

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* ** WHO WE ARE*
* Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry  With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting edge technology and engineering

** LM SPACE: WHAT WE'RE DOING*
* Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity  While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future  And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity

** THE WORK*
* LM is seeking a talented
** Systems Engineering Associate Mgr with a Secret clearance to work from our Sunnyvale, CA location*
* We are seeking a dedicated leader to provide strategic leadership and daily operational oversight for the Flight Operations Support  FOS  Configuration Management team

This leader will supervise a core group of direct reports and collaborate with a broad network of stakeholders, including product developers, integration and project engineers, system test personnel, Readiness team members, Mission Engineering specialists, the FOS Operations Integration Engineering  OIE  team, payload subcontractors, ground software developers, and systems administrators  The primary responsibility is mission success: ensuring effective configuration management of all products under development, delivering flight ready products to the operational element on schedule, and achieving zero defects  In addition, the manager will drive quality, cost, schedule, and risk mitigation activities across the entire product life cycle

Specific duties include:

- Employee management and planning: employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, salary, recognition and disciplinary actions

- Establish FOS CM IPT priorities and work assignments

- Develop and maintain a technical competency of Ground Network, Software, and Equipment Architecture, cyber and security requirements to facilitate effective design, execution and communication of Configuration Management processes

- Ensure FOS mission success by providing oversight for quality, cost and schedule

- Coordinate FOS CM deliveries with external IPTs

- Support rotating On call support for anomaly recall

- Support shift work as needed during launch rehearsals and Launch and Early Orbit execution

- Provide program status reporting to program and customer leadership as requested

- Provide active interface to OPS and Development customers

- Provide Control Account Manager inputs and manage staffing profiles

- Periodic CONUS travel required

** WHY JOIN US*
* Opportunity for Impact:
Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization

** Professional Development:
** Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world class training and development programs

** Collaborative Culture:
** Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success

** Competitive Benefits:
** LM employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually  Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

- Medical

- Dental

- 401k

- Paid time off

- Work/life balance

- Career development

- Mentorship opportunities

- Rewards & recognition

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package : 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - Active DOD Secret Clearance

- Experience with Overhead Persistent Infrared  OPIR  Configuration Management NGG Ground Systems and security protocols

- Operations experience with mission critical systems, anomaly support and root cause analysis

** Desired

Skills:

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* - Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment

- Excellent written and verbal skills

- Experience preparing and delivering management level briefings

- Ability and willingness to operate in a high pressure, high visibility environment

- Ability to collect and coordinate input from multiple sources and make informed recommendations/decisions

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

** Clearance Level:
** Secret

** Other Important Information You Should Know*
* ** Expression of Interest:
** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements…