Ground Support Equipment Director

Ground Support Equipment Director | Lockheed Martin

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision.

In this role you will have the following daily key responsibilities:

Lockheed Martin Operations is looking for a dynamic and industrious Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Director. As the GSE Director, you will be charged with standing up and leading a multi-functional workforce supporting the enterprise programs with Mechanical and Electrical Ground Support Equipment and associated Software solutions. This involves managing all aspects of GSE from proposal through engineering and on to delivery and operations support. The successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of what it takes to support the manufacturing, assembly, testing, transportation, and handling of our LM Space Products. The GSE Director will be responsible for strategy, staffing, execution and affordability for all Ground Support Equipment across LM Space including ensuring strong ties between E&T, Operations, Ignite and the Line of Business Programs. Some travel (~10-15%) will be required. This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility one of the Coolest places to work: Denver, Colorado, and be expected to work in the office.

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

• 10+ years of highly effective leadership experience with a proven ability to manage through complex technical and programmatic environments.
• Project and/or Program management / leadership experience with demonstrated ability to meet cost, schedule and technical objectives.
• Experience with Ground Support Equipment, ATLO (Assembly, Test, & Launch Operations) and/or Production Operations.
• Experience supporting proposals including developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and staffing projections.
• Experience interfacing with company executives, customers and suppliers.
• Experience as a leader of leaders.
• Willingness/Ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI clearance; US Citizenship Required.

To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Engineering or a related discipline; or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven track record of successfully interacting with cross functional teams.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and/or Control Account Management (CAM) experience.
• Experience in engineering project management including engineering release, cost, and schedule tracking such as Windchill, ePDM, CREO.
• Risk and opportunity experience with an understanding of continuous improvement concepts.
• Active or Current TS/SCI clearance.

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.

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 - $309,120. 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.