Program Quality Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements such as 4x9

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Education assistance and life/disabil

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Associate Manager focused on recruiting, onboarding, and training Program Quality personnel for the Lower-Tier IAMD program portfolio. This role will drive staffing plans, collaborate with Quality leaders, HR, and Finance, and ensure training processes meet program needs over the next 18 months.

The position is based in Dallas, TX and requires U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in STEM.
• Experience in learning and development of employees.

Responsibilities

• Leads those who manage the implementation and execution of program quality requirements.
• Responsible for all aspects of Quality across the program life-cycle including proposals, contract review, start-up, development, transition to production, production and support.
• Partners with program teams as the Quality Lead for design, development, production and mobilization phases.
• Establishes quality budgets and cost commitments.

Skills

Cross‑functional leadership

Quality science skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Training development

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Associate Manager that will be primarily foused on recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training Program Quality personnel for the Lower-Tier IAMD program portofilo. This critical role will accelerate quality employee and non-employee contingent hiring to meet staffing plans over the next 18 months. The incumbent will work with Quality leaders, the Proposal team, Human Resources and Finance to develop, manage, and improve staffing and training processes for the program team. After the staffing needs plateau, this role will transition to another part of the program lifecycle.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is collaborative, results‑driven, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to impact a critical defense program and work with senior leadership across global sites.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Leads those who manage the implementation and execution of program quality requirements. Responsible for all aspects of Quality across the programs life-cycle including proposals, contract review, start-up, development, transition to production, production and support. Requires an understanding of quality tasks across quality functions including hardware, software, systems and suppliers/subcontractors, and customers. Proficient in company policies. Partners with program teams as the Quality Lead for design, development, production and mobilization phases of program execution. Performs contract reviews and flows down contract quality requirements to quality team, including suppliers. Establishes quality budgets and cost commitments. Serves on the program area Risk and Opportunity Review Boards; nominates risks and opportunities. Ensures Quality Assurance Plans are documented and current and implemented. Schedules and ensures assessments of program (e.g. quality audits). Participates in independent program reviews to understand risks and drive Return to Green plans. Maintains a DCMA/Customer quality relationship. Establishes and maintains effective Quality Program Team business rhythm.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in STEM
• Prior quality leadership experience
• Experience in learning and development of employees

Desired Skills

• Cross-functional team managment
• Quality Science Skills
• Strong Communication and Leadership skills
• Process and Training Development experience
• Experience managing staffing and training plans in LM Talent Central

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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.