Denver Assembly, Integration, & Test Director

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a senior leader to drive standardized processes and strategic oversight across satellite programs in Denver. You will guide AI&T activities, review proposals, and manage cost, schedule, and technical positions while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a STEM degree, 10+ years in leadership, and experience guiding large teams and complex programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM field is required.
• 10+ years experience in a formal leadership role.
• Leadership experience at the Senior Manager level.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated change leadership.
• 5+ years of AI&T experience, building and/or testing spacecraft.
• Earned Value Management (EVM), CAM, and/or project proposal experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive standardized and efficient processes, equipment, and culture across programs.
• Provide oversight in program activities with effective conflict resolution and communication with Program Managers and leadership.
• Lead teams conducting AI&T activities across all Denver programs.
• Review and approve proposal inputs for AI&T and participate in facility usage and capital allocation decisions.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and technical positions on assigned programs.
• Implement and maintain a culture of continuous improvement to build satellite production capability at rate and reduce defects.
• Support initiatives on cost reduction, safety, quality, and cycle-time reduction.
• Some travel; located near a Lockheed Martin Space facility and work in the office.

Skills

Leadership experience across programs

Cross-functional leadership

Program/project management

Change leadership

AI&T experience in spacecraft

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Job description

Standard Job Description

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.

What is the mission? 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.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision.

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

What does this role look like?

• The incumbent in this role will be responsible for driving standardized and efficient processes, equipment, and culture, and for metrics tracking and communication across all programs that are building and testing satellites on the Denver Campus, with a focus on resource planning and rotation in support of ramp to rate, program demands and employee development.
• They will provide oversight/engagement in program activities leading to effective conflict resolution, and consistent communication/partnering with Program Managers and LOB Executive leadership when required.
• The Director will lead teams conducting AI&T activities across all programs in Denver.
• They will also review and approve all proposal inputs for AI&T, and will participate at the Enterprise level in decisions about facility usage and capital allocation.
• They will be cognizant of cost, schedule, and technical positions on each of their assigned programs at all times.
• The selected candidate will effectively implement and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, in order to build satellite production capability at rate, and to reduce defects and incidents.
• Support and implementation of initiatives encompassing cost reduction, safety, quality, cycle time reduction, process standardization, strategic oversight and cross program functionality will be required.
• Some limited travel expected/required.
• This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility and be expected to work in the office. One of the Coolest places to work: https://www.youtube.com/embed/S1onHY6NoKI

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM field.
• 10+ years experience in a formal leadership role.
• Leadership experience at the Senior Manager level.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead large, cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated change leadership.
• 5+ years of AI&T experience, building and/or testing spacecraft.
• Earned Value Management (EVM), Control Account Management (CAM), and/or project proposal experience.
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US SECRET clearance, with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Executive communication and interaction
• Breadth of knowledge and work experience to develop, implement and institutionalize best practices and lessons learned and champion driving standardization across the enterprise and site.
• Greenbelt Certified
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a large organization
• Program/project management
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Knowledge of ATLO/Operations Strategy and Transformation Initiatives
• Strong business acumen
• Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leader
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Benefits Of Employment

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package here: https://candidate.lmbenefitscompass.com

We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the link, you can find out more on how we proudly support the Military/Veterans Network: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/communities/military-veteran-support.html Hiring Our Heroes

Joining Lockheed Martin Space means becoming part of a global network of passionate professionals dedicated to safety and shaping the future of defense capabilities

At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee. …just to name a few reasons to join Lockheed Martin Space, and experience your future!

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $180000.00 - $325000.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.