International Programs & Policy, Missiles & Fire Control

Lockheed Martin; Arizona; On-site; USD 179,000 - 332,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

EAP

Education assistance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in the United States seeks a Senior Manager for International Programs- Missiles and Fire Control to lead international pursuits and coordinate defense trade and participation with U.S. Government stakeholders.

The role requires frequent interaction with U.S. Government agencies involved in FMS and DCS, collaboration across LM functions, and the ability to support strategic government affairs initiatives with attention to detail and senior leadership communication.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. Government defense trade and international participation.
• Experience presenting to executives and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Support the international pursuits of the MFC Business Area.
• Interact with U.S. Government customers and stakeholders on FMS and DCS processes.
• Collaborate with LMGA, GBDS, MFC and other corporate functions.
• Build relationships with U.S. Government executives and senior leaders.

Skills

Clearance: Active Secret

U.S. Government defense trade

Executive engagement

International programs experience

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Standard Job Description

Reporting to the Director, International Programs, the Senior Manager for International Programs- Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is primarily responsible for supporting the international pursuits of the MFC Business Area within Lockheed Martin as well as a portion of the MFC Business Area through defense trade, international participation and planning with the United States Government. This position will require frequent interaction with U.S. Government customers and stakeholders, particularly those agencies and officials involved in the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) processes at the Department of War and the Department of State. This role will require close collaboration with colleagues in LMGA, Global Business Development and Strategy (GBDS), MFC, as well as other corporate functions, to ensure consistency in LM’s messaging and engagement, and to garner advocacy with U.S. agencies that support international security cooperation, defense exports and controlled trade. This position must work closely with and build strong relationships with the U.S. Government as well as internal functions and is best suited for a candidate with experience supporting strategic and operational government affairs initiatives, has international/regional experience as well as someone who possesses knowledge of Lockheed Martin’s international program priorities and supply chain issues. The ideal candidate will have exceptional written, oral and presentation development skills with proven experience supporting senior leadership, demonstrating efficient and effective planning and organizational skills and possessing extraordinary attention to detail. Additionally, this candidate should be team-oriented and mission-focused to enable effective communication with LM Executives and Senior Leaders within the U.S. Government.

Standard Job Description

Reporting to the Director, International Programs, the Senior Manager for International Programs- Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is primarily responsible for supporting the international pursuits of the MFC Business Area within Lockheed Martin as well as a portion of the MFC Business Area through defense trade, international participation and planning with the United States Government. This position will require frequent interaction with U.S. Government customers and stakeholders, particularly those agencies and officials involved in the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) processes at the Department of War and the Department of State. This role will require close collaboration with colleagues in LMGA, Global Business Development and Strategy (GBDS), MFC, as well as other corporate functions, to ensure consistency in LM’s messaging and engagement, and to garner advocacy with U.S. agencies that support international security cooperation, defense exports and controlled trade. This position must work closely with and build strong relationships with the U.S. Government as well as internal functions and is best suited for a candidate with experience supporting strategic and operational government affairs initiatives, has international/regional experience as well as someone who possesses knowledge of Lockheed Martin’s international program priorities and supply chain issues. The ideal candidate will have exceptional written, oral and presentation development skills with proven experience supporting senior leadership, demonstrating efficient and effective planning and organizational skills and possessing extraordinary attention to detail. Additionally, this candidate should be team-oriented and mission-focused to enable effective communication with LM Executives and Senior Leaders within the U.S. Government.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience


• Previous U.S. Government (military or civilian) employment.


• Extensive knowledge and experience in U.S. Government defense trade, international industrial participation, and/or supply chain related issues, including detailed knowledge of FMS processes and agencies.


• Prior experience interacting with U.S. Government stakeholders, including those that support international security cooperation (including but not limited to: Department of State, Office of the Secretary of War for Policy (OSW(P)), Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the National Security Council and Service Implementing Agencies).


• Prior experience supporting and presenting to executives and Senior Leaders within the U.S. Government.


• Understanding of U.S. national security decision-making and interagency process.


• Active Secret Security Clearance required

Desired Skills

• Prior experience and/or familiarity working with LM international business priorities, external stakeholders, and the FMS process.


• Support executive engagement with senior U.S. Government officials on programs and topics within the Space and Aero portfolio.


• Comprehension of complex technologies and international regional dynamics which may affect defense procurements.


• Master’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $178500.00 - $331500.00

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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.