L5 IT Operations Manager- Onsite, CO- TS/SCI W/Poly
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 17, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
Lockheed Martin (LM) Space is searching for an IT Operations Manager for our Globally Responsive Space (GRS) mission segment under the National Security Space Line of Business. As the GRS IT Operations Manager, the successful candidate will manage and lead a team of IT professionals for numerous classified systems which includes infrastructure and application deployments, new technology insertion, program, project and budget management, schedule and staffing requirements. The candidate will also coordinate with program management and technical leads to coordinate program operations, new environment stand-up and integration of various classified services. This scope also includes leading a team that supports the Space Enterprise network STARWAN, which is LM's largest classified network.
This candidate will also be responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. This also includes hiring of sub-contractors in support of program operations and execution.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ Years of experience leading people, projects, teams, etc. and total experience of 12 years or more
- Understanding of classified IT system architectures and multi-site connections
- Experience with management of IT systems including storage, servers, networking devices
- Experienced in leading and managing IT requirements and executing project management schedules through completion
- Past performance & execution to cost (Control Account Management), schedule, technical & risk management
- Demonstrated ability to work seamlessly across organization boundaries
- Ability to coordinate with other sites, business areas, programs and functional areas to coordinate daily operations as well as program coordination and adoption
- Active DoD Top Secret or higher at time of application
Desired Skills
- Experience with leading an Agile team and/or understanding of Agile principles
- Understanding of 1LMX tools and capabilities
- Knowledge of Product Lifecycle from new business pursuit to contract closure
- Highly motivated and able to prioritize and integrate multiple projects
- Strong understanding of information security trends and current industry focus areas, Technical experience with vulnerability management, normal infrastructure/perimeter protections, information security best practices
- Experience with Cloud based IT solutions/architectures
- Demonstrated skills in Business Transformation and Process Improvement
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00
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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.