Sub Program Manager - Huntsville, AL

Overview

What is the mission?

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?

Supply Chain’s vision is to enable customer and mission success through supply chain strategies and execution that deliver superior operational program performance and create competitive advantage through continuous improvement. It is our mission to deliver affordable supply chain solutions that meet all program requirements and manage supply chain risks to ensure positive supplier performance through all phases of the program life-cycle from capture to sustainment.

If you are an enthusiastic, self-starter, eager to learn in a dynamic environment, come join our team. This is an ideal opportunity for you to make an impact on our supply chain strategy for robust, efficient, and fast program startup & execution. Here, we are driven by innovation and integrity. By applying the highest standards of business ethics and a forward-thinking mindset, we believe everything is within our reach – and yours -- as a Lockheed Martin employee.

• Manages teams overseeing subcontractors or critical subcontracted systems for all contract types and programs, ensuring compliance with contractual/technical requirements and company policies.
• Directs and manages all costs, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor.
• Develops sourcing and subcontract program management strategic plans that address overall program capture needs, execution, and risk management.
• Acts as the main focal point to the subcontractor and program management office.
• Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions through requests for proposals, transition to program startup, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, program execution, and contract closeout.
• Makes informed decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor.
• Establishes milestone objectives to manage performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications.
• Leads a cross-functional team, normally composed of engineers, quality, and procurement personnel, to ensure successful subcontract execution and program delivery.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
• 5+ years experience in DoD contracting (i.e. Procurement, Program management, Technical Management, Supplier Management)
• Strong Program Management skills, including cost and schedule management alongside technical requirements
• Experience with the DoD Acquisition Lifecycle
• Ability to travel; up to approximately 50% of time domestically
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, and successfully pass a drug and background check to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Please Note No clearance is required to apply, nor prior to start.

• Experience building effective relationships with major subcontractors and cross functional stakeholders.
• Experience with Earned Value Management and EVM reporting requirements in compliance with DoD standards.
• Strong engineering/technical knowledge of mechanical hardware.
• Experience in Strategic Missile Defense Programs
• Possess effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership and suppliers
• You bring positivity and…