National Security Space Senior Manager

National Security Space Senior Manager Lockheed Martin Corporation - 4.0 Arlington, VA Job Details Full-time 13 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Flextime Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Qualifications B2G Program budgeting Organizational budget management Senior leadership

Full Job Description JOB ID:

731523BR Date posted: Jun. 08, 2026

Description:

The National Security Space Senior Manager is a member of the Lockheed Martin Government Affairs (LMGA) staff responsible for providing an integrated customer facing capability for the long-term growth of Lockheed Martin. As a member of the Washington LMGA team, this position is responsible for developing close, executive-level working relationships with United States Government customers and stakeholders in the Washington DC area, including the Space Force, OSW staffs in the Pentagon, and OMB and NSC staff in the White House to facilitate the discovery, evaluation, qualification, and development of new business opportunities and "keep sold" activities on programs of record. This portfolio will focus on broad, cross-functional campaign development and execution across the full range of national security space missions, consistent with the evolving US government approach to national security space. This individual must be familiar with current national security space architectures, evolving DoW approaches, and concepts surrounding Title 10 space capabilities integration and collaboration. This individual will ensure consistent messaging to the government; establish priorities and support strategic mission area campaign plans; and add value to LMGA and business area programs and activities. This individual will also work closely with the Lockheed Martin Legislative Affairs team in the development of integrated congressional engagement strategies and plans.

Specific Responsibilities:

Support corporate and business area staffs in establishing and achieving their domestic business objectives, with specific expertise in DoW, Space Force, OMB, and NSC national security space matters Drive cross-mission, cross-business area horizontal integration among the business areas and lines of business having an interest in DoW Maintain currency on worldwide political and military developments that could impact LM's DoW programs and provide perspective to ensure LM positively influences Executive Branch decision making. Participate in strategy reviews, color teams, and other business rhythms, providing subject matter expertise on DoW issues, priorities, "voice of the customer" and related insights. Travel as necessary to support LM business activities, customer engagements, and approved training activities.

Basic Qualifications:

Significant subject matter expertise with the National Security Space Enterprise, particularly Space Force and OSW organizations, OMB, NSC, and associated enterprises, processes and leadership is required. Minimum of 8 years' space program experience and working-level technical expertise in multiple major space mission areas. Highly developed communications and leadership skills. Deep experience in DoW space programs, acquisition, budgeting, and requirements processes. TS/SCI security clearance

Desired Skills:

Demonstrated understanding and experience with DoW requirements processes, DoW acquisition processes, and the DoW budget and strategy processes. Demonstrated understanding of Washington DC interagency processes, equities, and players and how they impact Lockheed Martin programs and opportunities. Ability to engage in and shape analytic space studies to understand their impacts on future strategic planning and space systems, to include supporting alternative architecture studies.

Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level:

TS/SCI Other 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:

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.

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 off 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 Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

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Experienced Professional Business Unit:

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