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The SOA mission segment delivers software capabilities and services to a wide spectrum of national security government customers. This role will be primarily responsible for our Enterprise Analytics programs that develop and sustain software systems related to Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT). This position ensures we maintain strong technical rigor in the delivery of our capabilities and services by driving consistent approaches to solution development, system sustainment, operations support and technical status reporting. This role will be the manager of program Chiefs within this portfolio of programs\nAs the SOA/EA Portfolio Chief Engineer Senior Manager, your roles and responsibilities will include:\nManage a team of high performing software program Chief Engineers and Chief Architects, including hiring for replacements and program expansions\nProviding direct technical engineering support and chief engineering leadership to one or more programs in the portfolio\nGather and report the status of key program technical activities, issues, risks and CE activities to the Mission Segment Chief Engineer; including reviewing program metrics to proactively identify potential issues and trends requiring intervention\nPrimary technical POC for the NSS/SOA/EA portfolio director including support to the portfolio’s periodic operations review meetings\nDrive rigor, consistency and quality into the portfolio program’s technical processes and leadership approaches\nAct as the technical lead for designated NSS/SOA proposals; help to form technical solution authoring teams, define solution approaches, create proposal structures and author portions of the proposal\nEstablish and run portfolio program CE/CA business rhythms to drive collaboration and ensure engineering best practices and standards are applied\nSupport and backup the Mission Segment Chief Engineer as needed for special projects, status reporting and other engagements\nLead and support independent technical review teams for new business proposals and executing programs.\nSome travel will be expected. Amount will vary based on primary work location. May range from 10 to 25%.\nTo promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin cultivates an inclusive work environment that inspires differences and big-picture thinking.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelors degree in Engineering or other relevant technical discipline\nCurrently a program Chief Engineer, Chief Architect or Technical Lead on a program within the NSS/SOA/EA portfolio\nDemonstrated technical leadership of multiple teams\nDemonstrated track record of supporting operational systems in the GEOINT mission domain\nDemonstrated ability to communicate successfully across all levels of an organization from entry level to executive Vice Presidents including with Government technical POCs\nDemonstrated experience responding to Requests For Information (RFIs) and Requests For Proposals (RFPs), including the development of RFI/RFP technical solutions\nU.S. citizenship with an Active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph \nDesired Skills\nExperience as a program Chief Engineer for a space-related ground system software development and sustainment effort\nDemonstrated customer briefing experience\nDevSecOps background with a detailed knowledge of the Common Operations Release Environment (CORE)\nExperience working with external vendors/subcontractors\nExperience supporting cost estimating; awareness of cost account management principles, techniques, and processes\nExperience developing business/technical solution vision and strategies for a multi-program portfolio\nExperience coordinating consistent technical solutions and/or execution of teams operating at multiple locations on different program\nProficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $205300.00 - $381300.00\nAt Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.\nThe salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.\nBenefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. 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