CH-53K International and USG Subcontract Program Manager

Job Description

COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities. With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, Lockheed Martin is taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID-19 variants pose in the workplace and ensuring we meet our commitments to national security.
To uphold safety for all employees, we will continue to request vaccination status for all Lockheed Martin employees including new hires. All current and newly hired employees are required to follow onsite safety measures based upon the COVID-19 Community Level at the specific work location.
Description:As the CH-53K enters Full-Rate Production for the United States Government and gains its first international customer with the Israeli Air Force, we are looking to expand our influence globally.
We are seeking a highly motivated, flexible individual to support the Subcontract Program Manager (SPM) on International and US Government CH-53K proposals.
The candidate will:
• Develop sourcing and subcontract program management strategic plans that address international program capture needs and execution, inclusive of new supplier evaluation/stand up.
• Work on subcontract management plans and negotiation strategy for domestic and international pursuits.
• Support planning, organizing, and developing weekly/monthly capture and executive briefings.
• Establish milestone objectives and manage performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications.
• Enter and manage a database/workflow software scheduling tool to ensure timely completion and accurate performance metrics.
• Assist with the Independent Non-Advocate Review including documentation, presentation preparation and prep meetings with Subcontract Panel Member.
• Travel internationally (passport required)
Basic Qualifications:
Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment. Must have at least 7 years experience.
Desired Skills:
• Proactive, superior attention to detail, project management, and organizational skills.
• Collaborative leadership skills to motivate and effectively work with a cross-functional capture team.
• Passion for personal accountability, achievement, learning and continual improvement.
• Diplomatic, persuasive and articulate communication style to establish and maintain rapport with internal stakeholders.
Previous Sikorsky experience
Previous supply chain experience supporting the 53k program