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Lockheed Martin · 10 hours ago

Subcontract Program Management, Sr Staff

Lockheed Martin is a leader in defense technology, committed to collaboration and innovation. The Subcontract Program Management (SPM) Sr Staff position is responsible for managing critical subcontractors on the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) Program, ensuring successful execution of cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for leading the Subcontract Management Team (SCMT) for the assigned hardware and subcontractor. Overall responsible for the cost, schedule and technical execution of the assigned subcontractor. Is expected to actively manage the supplier in delivering hardware on budget and schedule and develop and implement correction actions when necessary
Will directly support the Integrated Product (IPT) Lead for the missile segment that the subcontract supports on a day to day basis. Responsible for providing status reporting as required and supporting the overall IPT business rhythm
Will also support NGI Subcontract Team Leadership as directed. Responsible for providing status reporting as required and supporting NGI Supply Chain business rhythm
Will be directly responsible for leading the assigned SCMT supporting all proposal efforts for the NGI production program
As one of the more experienced subcontract program management professionals in Lockheed Martin, will be expected to train and mentor more junior NGI supply chain personnel
Some (up to 30%) travel to the customer and subcontractor locations is required

Qualification

Cost Plus contract managementIncentive Fee contract managementFirm Fixed Price contract managementControl Account Management certificationTechnical knowledge of missilesGovernment programsSupplier relationship developmentMentoring junior personnel

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Responsible for leading the Subcontract Management Team (SCMT) for the assigned hardware and subcontractor
Overall responsible for the cost, schedule and technical execution of the assigned subcontractor
Expected to actively manage the supplier in delivering hardware on budget and schedule and develop and implement correction actions when necessary
Directly support the Integrated Product (IPT) Lead for the missile segment that the subcontract supports on a day to day basis
Responsible for providing status reporting as required and supporting the overall IPT business rhythm
Support NGI Subcontract Team Leadership as directed
Responsible for providing status reporting as required and supporting NGI Supply Chain business rhythm
Directly responsible for leading the assigned SCMT supporting all proposal efforts for the NGI production program
Expected to train and mentor more junior NGI supply chain personnel
Some (up to 30%) travel to the customer and subcontractor locations is required
Three years of current experience on large cost plus government programs
Experience with managing all contract types: Cost Plus, Incentive Fee, Firm Fixed Price contract types
Proven record of managing and delivering critical, large subcontract products, with focus on complex development subcontracts to deliver on time and within budget
Control Account Management certification and experience
Ability to develop strong supplier relationships and positively supplier performance

Preferred

Technical knowledge of missile products
An engineering background is considered a plus

Benefits

Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits

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.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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