Government Relations Dir - L7

Lockheed Martin Corp.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

4x10 work schedule

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Director-level leader to head US Air Force ISR and advanced programs, reporting to VP, Air Force & F-35, LMGA.

You will liaison with the Pentagon and USAF, coordinating with external and internal customers on air dominance weapons, sensors, and mission campaigns. This role also supervises two direct reports and interfaces with senior leadership across LMGA.

Qualifications

• Experience with USAF operations, requirements, and acquisition processes.
• Executive-level written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of USAF structure, policy, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Director for US Air Force ISR and advanced programs.
• Coordinate with Pentagon and USAF Executive branch on ABMS, CJADC2, LRKC programs.
• Brief Congress and staff on USAF ISR and conventional weapons programs.

Skills

USAF operations experience

Operational analysis & modeling

Executive communication

DAF relationships

US government liaison

Joint-networking

Strategy & policy briefings

Top Secret clearance

Education

Master's degree in National Security/Policy

Job description

Standard Job Description

Serves as the Director and lead for US Air Force ISR, and advanced programs including networks, C4ISR, Counter-C5ISRT, munitions, and operational analysis portfolios and reports directly to VP, Air Force & F-35, LMGA. Responsibilities include Corporation's liaison with the Pentagon, and the Executive branch of the USAF on all matters relating to USAF integration of ABMS, CJADC2, LRKC, airborne and ground moving target programs. Additionally, includes liaise with external and internal customers on air dominance air-to-air/air-to-ground strike munitions including sensors, Hypersonics, stand-in, stand-off, and maritime strike weapons as well as mission campaigns and SAP Programs. Integrates Lockheed Martin Business Areas, Washington based Government Affairs, and Government Affairs customer-aligned offices outside of Washington DC synchronizing activities with US government customers. Works with the LMGA legislative staff to brief Congress, especially members and staff of the authorization and appropriations defense committees on all aspects of the USAF ISR and conventional weapons programs. Coordinates with other LMGA mission areas on overlapping portfolios and activities related to outreach and communications. Ensures portfolio and program managers are coordinated with legislative teams implementing comprehensive and coordinated legislative, outreach, and communication strategies. Interacts with Company program leadership executives and their teams within Lockheed Martin. This position supervises two direct reports.

Standard Job Description

Serves as the Director and lead for US Air Force ISR, and advanced programs including networks, C4ISR, Counter-C5ISRT, munitions, and operational analysis portfolios and reports directly to VP, Air Force & F-35, LMGA. Responsibilities include Corporation's liaison with the Pentagon, and the Executive branch of the USAF on all matters relating to USAF integration of ABMS, CJADC2, LRKC, airborne and ground moving target programs. Additionally, includes liaise with external and internal customers on air dominance air-to-air/air-to-ground strike munitions including sensors, Hypersonics, stand-in, stand-off, and maritime strike weapons as well as mission campaigns and SAP Programs. Integrates Lockheed Martin Business Areas, Washington based Government Affairs, and Government Affairs customer-aligned offices outside of Washington DC synchronizing activities with US government customers. Works with the LMGA legislative staff to brief Congress, especially members and staff of the authorization and appropriations defense committees on all aspects of the USAF ISR and conventional weapons programs. Coordinates with other LMGA mission areas on overlapping portfolios and activities related to outreach and communications. Ensures portfolio and program managers are coordinated with legislative teams implementing comprehensive and coordinated legislative, outreach, and communication strategies. Interacts with Company program leadership executives and their teams within Lockheed Martin. This position supervises two direct reports.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Understanding and communicating key USAF ISR & Weapons initiatives that overlap into business areas and customer requirements
• Extensive experience in the Air Force's Strategic Planning Choices and Core Function Teams
• Understanding of LM OA and M&S initiatives within USAF portfolios
• Working cross- BA in all aspects of ISR & strike initiatives and combine into a coherent message back to the customer
• Establish and maintain senior leader relationships within the DAF, specifically focused on ISR, munitions, and operational analysis
• Subject matter expert on USAF mission road maps and future design
• Provide Corporate written and oral communications on areas for business improvement and customer intimacy
• This position has limited telework opportunities.

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

• Experience of USAF operations, requirements and acquisition processes
• Operational analysis and model/simulation experience
• Established relationships within the DAF and understanding of USAF initiatives
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills at the executive level
• Thorough understanding of USAF structure, policy, and operations
• Experience and understanding of joint- networking development
• Masters Degree or higher in National Security/Policy
• Air Force policy background
• Top Secret Clearance required prior to start

Desired Skills

• Prior service as a General Officer or SES
• Operational experience with ISR operations

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $180000.00 - $325000.00

Benefits offered

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.

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.