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Job Description
At Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company and its research and development line-of-business, The Skunk Works, seeks an motivated recent graduate candidate to join the Signature Integration team (Signature Management & Survivability). You will be the Project Management & Planning Ops Rep for the Signature Integration team which is responsible for delivering cost effective, schedule driven, and technically superior capabilities.
Typical responsibilities may include:
Develop & Maintain Schedules - Create, update, and communicate integrated project schedules for all assigned programs.
Track Deliverables & Reporting Dates - Monitor milestone status, generate status reports, and ensure timely delivery to the customers.
Data Management & Preparation - Move and curate data sets, draft non-technical inputs, and verify completeness before submission.
Software Approval Coordination - Liaise with configuration control and IT to obtain software approvals, execute data transfers, and maintain traceability.
Cross-Program Alignment - Support F-22, F-35, and other Aero programs by synchronizing efforts across multiple projects, and IT initiatives.
Facilitate Communication - Serve as the central point of contact for status updates, issue escalation, and stakeholder briefings.
Risk & Issue Management - Identify administrative bottlenecks, propose mitigation actions, and track resolutions.
The successful candidate will have strong communication skills. The position requires collaboration with team members from differing backgrounds including physics, engineering, and software.
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a business related degree (Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics & Supply Chain, Accounting, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship). Technical degrees can be considered (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial)
- Project management experience
Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Desired skills
The following attributes are desired/preferred but not required for consideration:
Bachelor's degree in with a focus in Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
1-2 years of project-management experience supporting aerospace or defense programs.
Proven ability to create and maintain detailed schedules (MS Project, Primavera, or similar).
Strong written communication skills for drafting non-technical content and status reports.
Familiarity with research and development processes, documentation, and software configuration-control procedures.
Ability to work across multiple programs and prioritize competing demands.
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $52,300 - $92,230. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $60,200 - $104,190. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.