Protocol & Events Manager

Protocol & Events Manager

You will be the Protocol & Events Manager for the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) team. Our team is responsible for leading high-performing teams in strategy, planning, and execution of high-visibility customer engagements, executive visits, ceremonies, internal recognition events, and executive-level events across multiple MFC sites.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Protocol & Events Manager, you will be responsible for creating exceptional customer experiences that reflect Lockheed Martin's values, capabilities, and mission. You will lead, mentor, and develop the Protocol and Customer Engagement team across multiple locations, overseeing the execution of VIP visits, customer engagements, ceremonies, and special internal and external events.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Protocol and Customer Engagement team across multiple locations.
• Oversee the execution of VIP visits, customer engagements, ceremonies, and special internal and external events.
• Develop and drive engagement strategies in alignment with enterprise and MFC priorities.
• Serve as an advisor to senior leadership on protocol standards, international and domestic customs, compliance, and engagement best practices.
• Manage team resources, budgets, and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective, high-impact results.

Why Join Us

We are looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented, and strategic thinker who is passionate about creating exceptional customer experiences. As a Protocol & Events Manager, you will have the opportunity to work with senior executives, communications, government affairs, business development, and line of business teams to ensure each engagement aligns with strategic priorities and supports business growth. You will be part of a company culture that values innovation, teamwork, and employee development.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is located in Grand Prairie, TX or Orlando, FL.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

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.

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.

Employee will telework

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

This position is incentive plan eligible.