Associate Manager, SOX

20-Apr-2026 Associate Manager, SOX Enterprise Operations Maryland 724394BR Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5-8 years of recent SOX compliance experience, including non-IT / business process experience Job Code/Title L4084:

Asc Mgr, Financial Mgmt Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Manager, SOX to join our team. As a key member of the Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) Program team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the effectiveness of our internal controls and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving awareness and accountability of SOX compliance requirements across the business, and your collaborative approach will foster strong relationships with business partners and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

The SOX Associate Manager is responsible for day‑to‑day coordination of the SOX compliance program at Lockheed Martin. This role provides guidance, supervision, and partnership with internal stakeholders and external auditors (External Testing Partner, External Auditor) to ensure the SOX program is well‑scoped, risk‑based, and executed on schedule. The Associate Manager will also serve as the Corporate point‑of‑contact for SOX matters, support ongoing technology transformation, and maintain the Optro (formerly known as AuditBoard) platform in collaboration with the IT Administrator.

Program Oversight & Insight:

Guide and supervise activities that sustain an effective SOX program, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and regulatory expectations. Contribute insight to the SOX scoping and risk assessment process led by the External Testing Partner, helping identify high risk areas and appropriate control coverage. Work with the External Testing Partner to shape realistic testing schedules; monitor progress and adjust resources as needed.

Stakeholder Communication:

Translate SOX control concepts, audit findings, and remediation expectations to process owners and senior management in a clear, customer service oriented manner. Serve as the main SOX POC for the Corporate business area. Build and maintain positive relationships with business areas, outsourced service providers, external and internal auditors, and other stakeholders.

Reporting:

Maintain awareness and understanding of the control environment at all Business Areas, including IT. Review and validate status reporting charts supplied by the External Testing Partner; ensure timely, accurate communication of program health to leadership.

Program Administration:

Co manage the Optro environment with the IT Administrator, maintaining data integrity, user access, and workflow configurations. Track project fees and budgets; proactively flag potential overruns and drive timely escalation.

IT Transformation Support:

Act as the bridge between LM business stakeholders and the 1LMX implementation partner, safeguarding SOX compliance throughout the transition. If you are a motivated and experienced professional with a passion for internal controls and compliance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As an Associate Manager, SOX, you will play a critical (second-line) role in ensuring the effectiveness of our internal controls and compliance with regulatory requirements, and will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who share your passion for excellence. Candidates must be willing to support on-site requirements to support regular financial business rhythms and other business needs as requested. Some travel may be required throughout the year. Desired skills

• Big 4 or other public accounting experience, with a deep understanding of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies
• Minimum of 2 years in a Supervisory or Lead role with direct report / supporting cross-functional team
• Proficiency with Optro (formerly AuditBoard) or similar GRC tools
• Experience with organizations undergoing significant transformation
• Demonstrated ability to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with a high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
• Appreciation and excitement for making processes more efficient through the use of available technology, with experience in controls rationalization and modernizing SOX programs
• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple timelines, coordinate cross functional teams, and monitor budgets.
• Effective written and verbal communication; proven ability to convey technical concepts to non technical audiences at senior level 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. Ability to work remotely

Part-time Remote Telework:

The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process. Select the Telework classification for this position Employee will telework > = 50% Ability to Telecommute Part time telecommuting Shift First 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. Work Schedule 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week Security Clearance None LMCareers Business Unit

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

Department 31121:

Controller Job Class Finance Job Category Experienced Professional City, State Bethesda-MD City Bethesda Zip 20817 Virtual no Relocation/Housing Stipend Available No Req Type Full-Time Direct/Indirect Indirect

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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 $90,200 - $159,045. 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 $103,700 - $179,860. 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.