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Operations Research Senior Manager

Description:
Security Clearance: Secret

• Established technical expertise in operations Analysis or Systems Engineering
• Demonstrated Leadership/managerial skills
• Proven leadership experience including full-cycle project planning using Microsoft Project
• Experience interfacing with military, inter-company, and industry partners at a high level
• Effective Customer Relations expertise and excellent presentation skills sufficient to comfortably and effectively present at senior leadership (business and military) level
• Proficiency with using Microsoft Office Tools


The selected candidate will lead the Lockheed Martin Center for Innovation Operations Analysis (OA) team. This position reports directly to the Center for Innovation (CFI) Director of Operations. This individual is a strategic thinker with the ability to identify, examine and shape opportunities around customer needs. The individual will serve as a principal point of contact and liaison with the LM Business Areas, CE&T, and government partners on operational matters. They will be responsible for managing a portfolio of concurrent projects for the CFI. Knowledge of LM Center for Innovation operational construct including interface with external operational customers (Army/Navy/Air Force/Marine Corp), with CE&T organizations, and with LM Business Areas programs in support of experiments, demonstrations, analysis, and technical exchanges is key. This position requires the individual to operate both as a Operations Analysis lead and as the group manager. The candidate is required to have experience using rigorous qualitative and quantitative methods and leading teams to study activities and systems in operational contexts to provide a rational basis to decision making. The candidate must have demonstrated experience tailoring processes to meet operational needs and timelines. The selected individual will be responsible for CFI participation in the OA Community of Practice and provide support to Modeling and Simulation engagements. The selected individual will demonstrate Full Spectrum Leadership competencies and hold strong interpersonal and communications skills and demeanor to represent the CFI to customers, teammates, executive management and staff

The individual with be responsible for managing the day to day operation of a diverse team including:
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, leadership and co-workers and ensuring these same effective relationships exist between direct reports and all functional areas
• Ensuring accountability and follow-up for assigned activities
• Serving as a link between senior management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and helping resolve work-related problems.
o Plan, assign, direct and evaluate the work of direct staff.
o Annual Objective setting; performance management (clear and concise oral and written feedback) and compensation & salary planning
o Responsible developing the workforce through establishment of mentoring relationships and career development plans
o Knowledgeable about policies, training, job duties, opportunities, and employee benefits
o Conflict management
o Process appropriate security clearances
• Interviewing and selecting applicants as needed; conduct new employee orientation as required
• Preparing and following budgets for personnel operations
• Coordinating with the functional organization (finance/ contracts, procurement, training, IT, AV, Eng, Facilities, Security) and ensure correct information is managed effectively.

This position is intended to provide experience necessary to enable the individual to grow into next assignment within 2-3 years while effectively building bench strength for successful succession plan.

Qualifications:
• Knowledge of LM Center for Innovation operational construct including interface with external operational customers (Army/Navy/Air Force/Marine Corp), with CE&T organizations, and with LM Business Areas programs
Previous experience in personnel management including performance management

A Total Value package.

There is much to be said about the Lockheed Martin Total Value package. Part of the package involves a commitment to develop top talent from within as well as provide access to a wide range of training programs and services. There is also the opportunity to work in exceptional environments marked by: Project Significance, Quality People, Recognition, Learning and Development, Internal Career Mobility, Competitive Pay, Excellent Benefits.

A commitment to your work/life balance.

Part of the Lockheed Martin experience includes a focus on work/life satisfaction. We offer programs and policies that include: Flexible/Alternative Work Schedules and Casual Dress at many locations, Telecommuting, Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Fitness Centers, Birth/Adoption Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Adoption Assistance.

At Lockheed Martin, we are driven by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest business ethics and visionary thinking - everything is within our reach, and yours.
We invite you to explore the possibilities with one of the foremost systems engineering, software and systems integration companies in the world.
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Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Join in designing, building and supporting the world's most sophisticated military aircraft. Your involvement may include:

• The multiservice F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) 
  
• The proven multirole fighter F-16

Lockheed Martin Space Systems
Lay the foundation for future space systems. A sampling of programs includes:

• The world's most powerful and advanced telecommunications satellites for government,civil and commercial interests

Lockheed Martin Electronic Systems
Pioneer, integrate and deliver cutting-edge technologies across three key areas: maritime systems and sensors, missiles and fire control programs and platforms, training and transportation solutions

Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services
Delivers world-class solutions and advanced technology globally across a broad spectrum of domains.

Diversity and inclusion
What we believe...what we live. You will find that we are both a uniquely diverse and unified team; reflecting many cultures and points of view.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.