Project Management and Planning Operations Liaison

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Description:Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more- we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision.We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.What does this role look like?For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy's mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure.The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.FBM is a reliable program that has been a part of the United States for over 60 years with many years to come. As we enter the next phase of FBM there are large opportunities for growth and career development.As a part of the FBM team, we can build, replenish, & modernize this crucial national asset with today's tools & technology to benefit the world, the nation, our states, and our communities!Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Project Management and Planning Operations Liaison to join our team in Washington, DC! This position will offer the candidate exceptional growth potential, opportunities for executive exposure to SSP and Lockheed Martin, and cross collaboration with external customers and stakeholders.In this role will offer you the following daily key responsibilities:

• Act as a customer contact at SP for LM program activities.
• Gather information through listening and observation to analyze overarching needs and translate into actions to deliver solutions to customer concerns/challenges.
• Together with the Liaison Office Team, you will act as the "voice of the customer" to facilitate effective communication between LM FBM program and Navy SSP.
• Assist SSP in developing solutions to programmatic challenges with limited complexity.
• Monitor the internal needs of the customer regarding budget, financial reporting, and program needs.
• Assist in planning and support program reviews, executive meetings, and technical information exchanges including the development of presentation materials as required.
• Provide logistical support for Lockheed Martin Space employees visiting customer headquarters.This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in: , and be expected to work in the office.Basic Qualifications:To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• 2+ years of professional experience.
• Must be able to work on-site full-time in the Washington D.C. Navy Yard, embedded with the customer on a daily basis.
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, with ability to obtain TOP SECRET to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Desired Skills:To be effective, ideally, you should also have:
• Familiarity with the FBM program and customer organizational structure.
• Willingness to grow in this position at this location, and grow long lasting relationships with the customer.
• Ability to relate tactfully and professionally with customer and leadership stakeholders at all levels.
• High energy level and flexibility to meet a wide variety of strategic and tactical demands, while producing high quality work products to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to articulate programmatic issues and effectively communicate with internal Lockheed Martin Space program management.
• Active Top Secret Clearance.
• Demonstrated exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, and stakeholders, as well as program executives, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.PLEASE NOTE-Other important information:
• By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Benefits of Employment:Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the link, you can find out more on how we proudly support the Military/Veterans NetworkAt Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee. ---just to name a few reasons to join Lockheed Martin Space, and experience your future!Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: Top SecretOther Important Information You Should Know
• Expression of Interest: 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.
• Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• Work Schedules: 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.
• Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday offPay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $63,800 - $112,470. 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.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.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 , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalBusiness Unit: SPACERelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: Program PlanningType: Full-TimeShift: First
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