Lockheed Martin · 1 day ago
Canister Development Lead
Littleton, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelLockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking a Canister Development Lead to oversee the performance of an external supplier responsible for designing and delivering a missile-interceptor canister. This role requires full ownership of cost, schedule, and technical performance, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Subcontract Oversight – Manage the day‑to‑day relationship with the subcontractor, including contract administration, change orders, and issue resolution
Cost Management – Develop, monitor, and control the subcontract budget; perform variance analysis and forecast future expenditures
Schedule Control – Create and maintain an integrated schedule; identify critical path items, coordinate milestones, and drive corrective actions to mitigate delays
Technical Performance – Ensure the canister meets all required specifications (mechanical, thermal, structural, and environmental) and integration interfaces with the interceptor system. Conduct technical reviews and approve deliverables
Risk Management – Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, cost, and schedule risks; maintain a risk register and report status to program leadership
Reporting – Prepare weekly and monthly status reports for the HV Program Manager, highlighting cost, schedule, technical health, and any deviations
Stakeholder Coordination – Liaise with internal engineering, quality, procurement, and test teams to ensure seamless integration of the subcontractor’s output
Compliance & Documentation – Enforce adherence to contractual terms, government regulations (e.g., ITAR, FAR), and internal policies. Maintain accurate project documentation and audit trails
Continuous Improvement – Lead post‑milestone reviews and implement lessons learned to improve future subcontract performance
Qualification
Required
Lead and oversee the performance of an external supplier responsible for designing, developing, and delivering a missile‑interceptor canister
Full ownership of cost, schedule, and technical performance
Manage the day‑to‑day relationship with the subcontractor, including contract administration, change orders, and issue resolution
Develop, monitor, and control the subcontract budget; perform variance analysis and forecast future expenditures
Create and maintain an integrated schedule; identify critical path items, coordinate milestones, and drive corrective actions to mitigate delays
Ensure the canister meets all required specifications (mechanical, thermal, structural, and environmental) and integration interfaces with the interceptor system
Conduct technical reviews and approve deliverables
Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, cost, and schedule risks; maintain a risk register and report status to program leadership
Prepare weekly and monthly status reports for the HV Program Manager, highlighting cost, schedule, technical health, and any deviations
Liaise with internal engineering, quality, procurement, and test teams to ensure seamless integration of the subcontractor's output
Enforce adherence to contractual terms, government regulations (e.g., ITAR, FAR), and internal policies
Maintain accurate project documentation and audit trails
Lead post‑milestone reviews and implement lessons learned to improve future subcontract performance
Proactive problem‑solver with a 'no‑surprises' mindset
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment
Collaborative team player who can bridge gaps between external vendors and internal stakeholders
Detail‑oriented yet capable of maintaining big‑picture focus
Company
Lockheed Martin
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.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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$6.06BKey Investors
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2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
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Chairman, President & CEO
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