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Job ID: 695772BR Date posted: Jun. 16, 2025

Description:The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space (opens in new window)

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.

We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

What does this role look like?

As the Mission Strategy and Advanced Capabilities (MSAC) CRAD Director in the Space Security and PNT organization you will lead Strategy Development, Technology Development and New Business Capture across the DOD customer mission space. Working within Lockheed Martin Space, this position will report to the Space Security MSAC Vice President.

This position is aligned to the space control and protection Line of Business (LOB) and supports the space security and intelligence VP. This role synthesizes and shapes space security solutions by working closely with and across the portfolios.

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

• In this strategic role the chosen leader will oversee the development and implementation of the CRAD capture and strategy development for space control/security missions, products, solutions, technologies, and new business sales pipelines, for example Golden Dome for America, etc.
• Has accountability to shape and win new business (including re-compete and task order expansions) through a balanced focus on customer value, the competitive environment, and the corporations best interests.
• Coordinates closely with the key stakeholders for technology development through Government CRAD and LM IRAD to position LM for best value short term and long term mission focused solutions.
• Develops capture strategy including business solution for pursuits; identifies potential customers, competitive assessments, teaming suppliers, and prices-to-win; manages bid and proposal activities.
• Has responsibility to lead and integrate the assigned cross-functional team and authority to direct team activities for the duration of the pursuit.
• Maintains ongoing interaction with business development.
• Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

Although this position does support some teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in Colorado Springs, and be expected to work in the office as needed and as appropriate.

Basic Qualifications:

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

• Bachelors or higher degree required.
• 20+ years experience in aerospace and defense and across military and national security space customer markets, and previous relevant Government experience and relationships strongly preferred with the space customer groups stated above.
• Previous team leadership experience working on major captures and programs that cut across competing interests and equities to deliver consensus and desired end states
• Demonstrated ability to build strong internal and external networks and develop strong teams to achieve goals.
• Previous experience leading large pursuits/captures/proposals valued at $500M or greater, and strong capture win record and understanding of balance between customer, competitor and internal considerations in formulating an offering.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage across functional areas to engage them early and achieve results, and experience engaging government customers and developing trusted relationships.
• Ability and willingness to travel for business 2-3 times per month.
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD TOP SECRET/SCI clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired Skills:

To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• Experience as a systems and total-offering thinker, with proven ability to bring decision clarity to complex organizations in dynamic environments.
• Advanced executive-level presentation and communication skills.
• TS/SCI clearance strongly preferred.

PLEASE NOTE-Other important information:

• By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package here. (opens in new window)

We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the link, you can find out more on how we proudly support the Military/Veterans Network

Hiring Our Heroes

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. …just to name a few reasons to join Lockheed Martin Space, and experience your future!

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

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California 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. (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.

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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Business Development

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

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Job ID: 695772BR Date posted: Jun. 16, 2025

Description:The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space (opens in new window)

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.

We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

What does this role look like?

As the Mission Strategy and Advanced Capabilities (MSAC) CRAD Director in the Space Security and PNT organization you will lead Strategy Development, Technology Development and New Business Capture across the DOD customer mission space. Working within Lockheed Martin Space, this position will report to the Space Security MSAC Vice President.

This position is aligned to the space control and protection Line of Business (LOB) and supports the space security and intelligence VP. This role synthesizes and shapes space security solutions by working closely with and across the portfolios.

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

• In this strategic role the chosen leader will oversee the development and implementation of the CRAD capture and strategy development for space control/security missions, products, solutions, technologies, and new business sales pipelines, for example Golden Dome for America, etc.
• Has accountability to shape and win new business (including re-compete and task order expansions) through a balanced focus on customer value, the competitive environment, and the corporations best interests.
• Coordinates closely with the key stakeholders for technology development through Government CRAD and LM IRAD to position LM for best value short term and long term mission focused solutions.
• Develops capture strategy including business solution for pursuits; identifies potential customers, competitive assessments, teaming suppliers, and prices-to-win; manages bid and proposal activities.
• Has responsibility to lead and integrate the assigned cross-functional team and authority to direct team activities for the duration of the pursuit.
• Maintains ongoing interaction with business development.
• Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

Although this position does support some teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in Colorado Springs, and be expected to work in the office as needed and as appropriate.

Basic Qualifications:

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

• Bachelors or higher degree required.
• 20+ years experience in aerospace and defense and across military and national security space customer markets, and previous relevant Government experience and relationships strongly preferred with the space customer groups stated above.
• Previous team leadership experience working on major captures and programs that cut across competing interests and equities to deliver consensus and desired end states
• Demonstrated ability to build strong internal and external networks and develop strong teams to achieve goals.
• Previous experience leading large pursuits/captures/proposals valued at $500M or greater, and strong capture win record and understanding of balance between customer, competitor and internal considerations in formulating an offering.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage across functional areas to engage them early and achieve results, and experience engaging government customers and developing trusted relationships.
• Ability and willingness to travel for business 2-3 times per month.
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD TOP SECRET/SCI clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired Skills:

To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• Experience as a systems and total-offering thinker, with proven ability to bring decision clarity to complex organizations in dynamic environments.
• Advanced executive-level presentation and communication skills.
• TS/SCI clearance strongly preferred.

PLEASE NOTE-Other important information:

• By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package here. (opens in new window)

We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the link, you can find out more on how we proudly support the Military/Veterans Network

Hiring Our Heroes

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. …just to name a few reasons to join Lockheed Martin Space, and experience your future!

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

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California 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. (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.

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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Business Development

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

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