Capture Excellence Operations and Transformation (O&T) Director

Director, Operations & Transformation

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.

The Capture Excellence (CE) team within Lockheed Martin (LM) Space Strategy & Business Development (S&BD) is responsible for enabling the business's growth objectives by leading with the talent, processes, training, and tools necessary to shape captures and build compelling and compliant offerings to our customers. Additionally, CE is at the forefront of operations and digital transformation for all of Space S&BD. CE is seeking a director that will lead the Operations & Transformation (O&T) organization within CE. In the deputy role, the successful candidate will partner with the CE Vice President to set the goals and objectives for the CE organization. As the director for the O&T organization, the successful candidate will own the end to end execution of key business operations that enable Space S&BD to execute, make informed business decisions, and deliver transformation initiatives focused on improving S&BD effectiveness, efficiency, and adaptability.

You the following daily key responsibilities :

• GBDS 1LMX Oversight : Serve as the Space executive representative for the GBDS-X efforts collaborating with cross-Business Area and Corporate teams to position 1LMX initiatives, advocate for Space needs, and derive Space benefits. Within Space, direct the planning, execution, and sustainment of the 1LMX activities and tools, driving adoption and utilization across Space S&BD.
• Analysis & Reporting : Build and maintain robust reporting mechanisms for S&BD performance indicators, delivering timely analytics that drive decision making and continuous improvement. Responsible for reporting Key Performance Indicators to Corporate as well as preparation of quarterly analysis and briefing materials.
• Independent Lessons Learned (IL2) Process : Oversee the IL2 function to reflect, synthesize, and disseminate IL2 findings from each capture cycle, and champion the implementation of corrective actions that raise win potential and reduce cycle time.
• Business & Process Efficiency Initiatives : Oversee high impact transformation projects such as AI Assist integration, capture process redesign, and holistic integration of transformation across people, processes, and tools, measuring outcomes against defined efficiency targets.
• Strategic Business Consultants : Oversees the processes and vetting of external consultants to ensure alignment and value to Space S&BD.
• Content Development & Publication : Oversee the production of high quality graphics, narrative writing, and publication assets for capture teams, embedding best in class storytelling and visual communication practices.
• Tool Evaluation & Adoption : Evaluate, select, and institutionalize commercial off the shelf (COTS) and emerging transformation tools that enhance capture proposal development, data management, and collaborative workflows.

The O&T Director position offers a unique platform to shape the future of Space S&BD capture excellence, driving both the strategic rhythm of the organization and the operational engine that powers mission success.

Basic Qualifications :

To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications :

Desired Skills :

To be effective, ideally, you should also have :

Benefits of Employment :

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Joining Lockheed Martin Space means becoming part of a global network of passionate professionals dedicated to safety and shaping the future of defense capabilities At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee.

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 : Onsite Full-time : The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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

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 $180,000 - $287,500. 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.

Experience Level : Experienced Professional

Business Unit : SPACE

Relocation Available : Possible

Career Area : Business Development

Type : Full-Time

Shift : First