Project Management Staff - Level 4

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and/or Risk Management
• Experience in managing projects (cost, schedule, risk, etc.)
• Active clearance required to apply with an active investigation in the last 5 years AND the ability to obtain special program access
• Must have the ability to work on-site

Job Description

You will be the Project Management Staff for the Production Engineering Integrated Product Team which is responsible for overseeing earned‑value management and risk/opportunity activities on a restricted‑access effort.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Project Management Staff you will be responsible for driving Earned Value Management (EVM) processes, supporting risk and opportunity management, and acting as the connective tissue between senior leadership, program managers, and execution teams.

• Develop, monitor, and report earned‑value metrics for the Production Engineering IPT, ensuring timely intervention when variances arise.
• Facilitate risk and opportunity identification, mitigation planning, and status tracking across technical and programmatic domains.
• Lead project studies and anomaly‑resolution initiatives, providing engineering and process‑evaluation support to senior management.
• Cook up coordination with internal and external stakeholders, including US DOD representatives, to align on requirements and deliverables.
• Prepare and present performance dashboards, status reports, and executive briefings that support data‑driven decision making.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

A results‑focused professional with strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑engagement skills. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, excel at translating complex data into actionable insight, and are comfortable interfacing with senior leaders and external partners.

Desired Skills

• Strong communication skills, presentation skills, and demonstrated ability to successfully work with other team members
• Demonstrated ability to drive issues to closure and develop preventative actions to limit future failures
• Experience interfacing with multiple levels of leadership
• Bachelor's Degree

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Palmdale, CA

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Additional Information

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
Onsite
Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.