Job Description

Description:
The candidate will lead the Quality function for Multi-domain Weapon Systems and Tactical Missions & Manufacturing submarket segments. Responsibilities include Program Quality, Production Quality, Engineering Quality, Supplier Quality, Software Quality and Inspection. The candidate will be responsible for executing and implementing all Quality and LOB strategies and objectives to achieve mission success. This includes but is not limited to ensuring flow-down and execution of all Quality Contract requirements and Quality functional support to all programs within the market segment throughout the program life cycle from proposals, through production and sustainment.

The candidate will provide leadership through identification and implementation of process improvement efforts, as well as cross-functional collaboration, in the corresponding RMS Quality initiatives including but not limited to: Root Cause Analysis, Digital Transformation, Engineering Quality including Systems, Software, and Hardware Quality Engineering, Data Analytics, and Design & Development. This role is also accountable for establishing, performing and managing annual budgets, headcount, DCI%, capital requests, Quality metrics, employee growth and development, employee performance and training requirements.

Scope:

Employee Population: This position is directly responsible for leading approximately 6 employees located at the Deer Creek, Colorado site.

Primary Customers/External Interaction: Key interface and establishment of effective relationships with all corresponding Customer Oversight Agencies (i.e. DCMA, MDA, DoD Customer, etc.), Program VPs, and Directors.

Key Cross-LOB or Functional Partnerships/Touchpoints: Key interface with C6ISR LOB, Production Operations, Engineering & Technology, Supply Chain, and RMS Quality leadership.
Basic Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to interface with Exec. Leaders. Strong communication skills including the ability to interface effectively with executive leadership on strategic and tactical issues affecting the quality of products delivered.

Experienced leader in various Quality, Operations, and/or Program Management positions with increasing responsibility.

Knowledge of DOD contract requirements and Program Quality Management.

Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions, set priorities and provide succinct direction in a dynamic business environment.

Demonstrated track record of working with multiple customers and forming strong internal and external customer relationships.

Ability to balance teaming and flexibility while maintaining independence and ensuring process adherence.

Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership skills.

Experience building a strong team of direct and matrixed employees.

Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and drive change.

Strong working knowledge of problem solving/root cause analysis and process management.

Ability to drive the foundation for business and program performance.

Ability to think and act strategically.

Ability to give, receive, and act on critical feedback.

Ability to form creative partnerships to improve execution and competitive performance.
Desired Skills:
Experience in implementing and maintaining AS9100-certified Quality Management Systems.

Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Tools

Engineering Quality Experience

Experience working in Agile Methodologies 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.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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per weekSecurity Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: Secret Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. Theyre dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martins vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalBusiness Unit: RMSRelocation Available: YesCareer Area: QA/Test and Inspection Type: Full-TimeVirtual Location: no Shift: First