Development Program Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 22, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
WHAT WE'RE DOING
At Lockheed Martin, we are dedicated to supporting our global MH-60R/S customers through capability development, Obsolescence / Diminishing Manufacturing Sources & Material Shortages (DMSMS) management and resolution, and product line sustainment. Our team in Owego, NY, plays a key role in ensuring the ongoing success of these platforms for both the U.S. Navy and our Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. We are seeking a Development Program Manager to continue decades-long success developing avionics and platform hardware and software solutions to support our customers.
THE WORK
The Program Manager’s responsibilities will include leading internal and/or contract program cost, schedule, and technical performance with active risk and opportunity management process adherence, baseline activities, and CDRL Development, and will:
- Perform program management leadership activities in support of executing requirements relating to milestones and contractual deliveries including metric development, administration, best practice implementation, and presentation development.
- Develop and negotiate proposal submissions, as well as informal ROM style cost and technical assessments.
- Manage internal capital, new business, and overhead resources as appropriate
- Work with Functional Leadership and Control Account Managers (CAMs)/Work Package Managers to development accurate cost and schedule projections, and mitigate cost and schedule variances.
WHO WE ARE
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and security, dedicated to developing cutting-edge technology that supports mission readiness. Our Owego-based team specializes in system, hardware, and software development and sustainment for the MH-60R/S platform, ensuring these aircraft remain at peak operational performance. We thrive on solving complex challenges and delivering innovative solutions to our customers worldwide.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a results-driven leader with experience in program or project management. You bring:
- Excellent communication skills to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all LM and customer levels
- Strong organizational skills, enabling you to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
- Leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated skills in metrics-driven performance management, risk identification and mitigation, and issue resolution.
- Understanding of system engineering and software engineering principles and practices
Basic Qualifications
- Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience commensurate with assignment.
- Demonstrated skill proficiency in all routine Program or Project Management areas typically found with 5+ years of experience.
- Demonstrated success in leading and supporting multi-functional teams.
- Ability to acquire and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Ability to travel
- Proficient in Earned Value Management and Analysis
- Proficient in Risk/Issue/Opportunity Management
- Experience in or leading system and software development effort
Desired Skills
- Experience with NAVAIR PMA-299 and/or knowledge of the MH-60 R/S platforms
- Experience with Hardware Development contracts
- Proficient in Earned Value Management, Risk Management, Workload Planning and associated tools
- Proposal development skills
- Experience as Control Account Manager (CAM)
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00
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The 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.
Benefits 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.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.