THAAD Interceptor and Deputy Development Director

Overview

With advancing defense technology at our core, Lockheed Martin Space thrives on a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact. We aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of technology through our 21st Century Security vision.

As a Program Management Director for THAAD Interceptor Development, you will support the THAAD Development Program Director as a deputy in managing over 750 employees across three primary Lockheed Martin sites, leading the THAAD engineering services infrastructure and the development of enhanced THAAD capabilities.

• Manage the execution of THAAD development contracts and programs for cost, schedule, and technical aspects.
• Interface with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Army customers.
• Oversee proposal activities for development contracts.
• Lead organizational initiatives to increase deployment velocity and efficiency.
• Deliver qualified THAAD Interceptor technical data packages ready for high rate production.
• Develop work critical to $4B/year of THAAD Interceptor production sales.
• Advance THAAD Interceptor capability to outpace evolving threat and competition.

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM or Business field.
• 10+ years of experience leading projects, people, and operations for a large multidisciplinary workforce with salaried and hourly employees.
• Development Program Management, Missile Hardware and Software Development experience.
• Domain knowledge in Missile Development, Missile Defense, Advanced Electronics, and Agile Software Development.
• Demonstrated full spectrum leadership skills.
• US Citizen, currently possessing and able to maintain a US SECRET clearance, with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance, and successful completion of drug and background check.

• Experience maintaining positive relationships with industry and government customers.
• Proven ability to interface with senior leadership and external customers at all levels.
• Strong executive presence, business acumen, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
• THAAD or large weapon system level development leadership experience.

This position requires onsite presence at the Lockheed Martin Space facility in Sunnyvale, CA, and does not support teleworking.

This position requires a US SECRET clearance (with the ability to obtain Top Secret); it is a government contract requiring a security investigation and adherence to eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Lockheed Martin provides competitive and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and an incentive plan.

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