Senior S&T Programs Lead for DoD Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a seasoned S&T Senior Manager to shape initiatives within the DoW technology landscape and advise business areas on strategy and opportunities across the development and acquisition lifecycle.

The role requires deep DoD knowledge, strong briefing skills, and proven ability to engage stakeholders, influence internal planning, and identify disruptive technologies for national defense missions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of direct experience with DoD R&D organizations.
• In-depth understanding of the DoD S&T enterprise (OSD(R&E), DARPA, AFRL, ARL, ONR).
• Experience with DoD budget formulation and PPBE.
• Familiarity with defense policy environments and think tanks.
• Familiarity with Lockheed Martin advanced tech programs.
• Ability to assess impact of emerging tech on defense capabilities.
• Subject matter expertise in at least one area (hypersonics, directed energy, missile defense, counter-UAS).
• Exceptional communication, briefing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Active DoD security clearance – Secret.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert insight on DoW S&T orgs, rapid capability offices, and defense accelerators.
• Advise LM Business Areas on customer needs to inform IRAD/CRAD strategies and win CRAD opportunities.
• Track trends in DoD R&D, prototyping, and technology development.
• Interpret DoD PPBE processes to inform company strategy and investments.
• Monitor defense authorizations and provide briefings to staff on Armed Services/Appropriations Committees.
• Engage with defense-focused think tanks to stay aware of policy trends.
• Identify disruptive technologies relevant to national defense missions.
• Prepare white papers, market assessments, and strategic recommendations for leadership.
• Be the voice of the customer to influence internal planning and execution.

Skills

DoD R&D landscape

DoD S&T enterprise

Budget PPBE

Defense policy & think tanks

Emerging defense tech

Stakeholder engagement

Communication & briefing

Security clearance (Secret)

Education

Advanced degree in technical or policy field

Job description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a seasoned S&T Senior Manager to shape initiatives within the DoW technology landscape and advise business areas on strategy and opportunities across the development and acquisition lifecycle.

The role requires deep DoD knowledge, strong briefing skills, and proven ability to engage stakeholders, influence internal planning, and identify disruptive technologies for national defense missions.