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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Advanced Capabilities Project Manager

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Lockheed Martin is a leader in defense technology, and they are seeking an Advanced Capabilities Project Manager to drive long-term growth by connecting their capabilities with U.S. Government research and prototyping programs. The role involves cultivating relationships with senior officials across the Department of War and managing various internal stakeholders to support key R&D initiatives.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Support corporate functions and business areas to establish and achieve their domestic business objectives, with specific expertise and customer insights in OSW and Service programs and processes for contracted R&D

Coordinate and support the execution of LM advocacy and strategy campaigns to engage external stakeholders in support of key R&D or prototype areas such as hypersonics, directed energy, autonomous systems, and international R&D

Manage the coordination of various internal stakeholders and cross functional teams for high profile initiatives

Participate in strategy reviews, color teams, and other business rhythms, providing subject matter expertise on R&D issues, priorities, 'voice of the customer' and related insights

Maintain currency on emerging technologies and potential applications for addressing critical national security needs

Perform customer data analysis and budget analysis for key R&D initiatives

Travel as necessary to support LM business activities, customer engagements, and approved training activities

Qualification

Defense policy expertiseAdvanced capability knowledgeStrategic planningCustomer data analysisProject managementLegislative engagementEmerging technologies awarenessWriting skillsCross-functional coordination

Required

Deep insight into DoW R&D organizations and processes

Keen understanding of emerging defense technologies and missions

Support corporate functions and business areas to establish and achieve their domestic business objectives

Specific expertise and customer insights in OSW and Service programs and processes for contracted R&D

Coordinate and support the execution of LM advocacy and strategy campaigns

Manage the coordination of various internal stakeholders and cross functional teams for high profile initiatives

Participate in strategy reviews, color teams, and other business rhythms

Maintain currency on emerging technologies and potential applications for addressing critical national security needs

Perform customer data analysis and budget analysis for key R&D initiatives

Travel as necessary to support LM business activities, customer engagements, and approved training activities

Preferred

Track record of interacting with congressional staff supporting defense authorizations and appropriations

Experience in defense policy or strategy environments; participation with think tanks or policy institutes is a plus

Subject matter expertise in at least one major advanced capability area (e.g., hypersonics, directed energy, missile defense, counter UAS)

Prior experience in strategic planning, business development or project management for DoW technology programs

Excellent writing skills and experience in executive and/or principal preparation

Advanced degree in a technical or policy discipline (Engineering, Physics, Public Policy, Defense Studies, etc.)

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

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