Air Combat Command and Combat Air Forces Lead, Sr Mgr

Description: This position in the Lockheed Martin Government Affairs Office in Yorktown, VA supports various corporate and business area initiatives associated with the United States Air Force in the Hampton Roads area. This senior manager will be the primary interface between Lockheed Martin and Air Combat Command and other tenant organizations at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA. An understanding of US Government acquisition, budgeting and requirements processes is essential. Equally important is a thorough understanding of Air Combat Command's role as the lead of the Combat Air Forces in defining requirements and directing daily Operations and Logistics functions. Principal internal customers are the four domestic business areas with focus on Aeronautics, Missile and Fire Control and Rotary and Mission Systems.

The individual will:
1) Maintain a continual liaison at all appropriate levels with external and internal customers.
2) Assist business areas understanding of external customer priorities, initiatives and challenges and arrange meetings/interactions, both formal and informal, between the appropriate level of customers to support suitable information exchange.
3) Serve on capture, color and strategy teams to assist business areas keep sold and competitive priorities.
4) Travel as necessary to other government or Lockheed Martin facilities to maintain customer contact and facilitate consistent messaging.
Basic Qualifications:
- Extensive understanding of Air Combat Commands mission, responsibilities, and processes.
- Understanding of US Government acquisition, budgeting and requirements processes.
- Understanding of 5th Generation Weapon Systems, C2 Weapon Systems, USAF Weapons, ISR Weapon Systems and associated Support Assets.
- 10+ years of experience with current military systems, operational training and employment.
-DoD Clearance Secret and above
Desired Skills:
-Recent experience in Air Combat Command requirements generation and programming.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to develop and deliver persuasive and factual messaging.
- Top Secret Clearance.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, youre invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Business Development
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First