Job ID: 727894BR Date posted: May. 14, 2026 Program: F16 Production
Description:Financial Manager - Level 5

What You Will Be Doing
The Financial Manager – Level 5 will lead and develop a team of Program Finance professionals supporting F‑16 Production contracts. A broad range of business acumen will be required for this position including a familiarity of business processes associated with Proposals, Contracts, Estimating, Financial Planning & Analysis, Independent Cost Estimating, Earned Value Management and others. This role provides strategic financial oversight and ensures disciplined execution of financial processes. You will partner closely with Program Managers, cross‑functional stakeholders, and executive leadership to deliver accurate, compliant, and actionable financial insights that drive program success across the full lifecycle of F‑16 production.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a finance team responsible for financial forecasting and program performance analysis.

- Lead a finance team responsible for proposal development, negotiations, and contract support.

- Responsible for program execution activities, profitability analysis, and OSEC (Orders, Sales, EBIT, Cash) commitments.

- Responsible for Earned Value Management (EVM) and internal/external program reporting.

- Own overall financial performance management, including development, maintenance, and execution of program Estimates at Completion (EACs).

- Leadership of the Contract Status Review (CSR), Long‑Range Plan (LRP) process, and monthly/quarterly financial reviews.

- Apply broad business acumen across proposals, contracts, estimating, financial planning & analysis, independent cost estimating, and earned value management.

- Serve as a strategic partner to Program Managers and functional organizations by providing accurate, compliant financial insight and actionable recommendations.

- Serve as a strategic partner to Program Managers and functional organizations by driving continuous improvement of financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.

- Communicate effectively with executive stakeholders, ensuring clear, concise, and timely financial information that supports decision‑making.

What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are
You are a seasoned finance professional with deep experience in government or aerospace program finance, particularly within production environments. You have a proven track record of building, developing, and inspiring high‑performing finance teams, and you possess strong knowledge of proposals, contracts, cost estimating, financial planning & analysis, independent cost estimating, and earned value management. Your expertise includes managing program financial performance—overseeing Estimates at Completion (EACs), Corporate Statistical Review (CSR), Long‑Range Planning (LRP), and OSEC metrics—while continually seeking ways to improve financial processes and reporting. As an excellent communicator, you can translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for program leadership and executive audiences. You thrive on partnering across multiple functions, aligning diverse stakeholders, and driving program success through disciplined financial stewardship.
Basic Qualifications:
- Experience with leading, motivating or mentoring a diverse team of Program Finance professionals in a dynamic program environment.

- Experience with enterprise-level cost management tools (SAP, Cobra, Compass, Open Plan, etc.).

- Experience with Long Range Planning, contractual documents and requirements, Earned Value Management (EVM) and Program Financial Controls

- Experience with Lockheed Martin CSR process
Desired Skills:
-Experience in managing and analyzing cost and financial performance.
-Experience with financial planning and analysis, including budgeting and forecasting, OSEC, LRP
-Experience with production operations process
-Experience with proposal development and negotiations
-Effective communication skills; both oral and written
-Leadership experience in leading, motivating and mentoring a diverse team of Program Finance professionals in a dynamic program environment
-Familiarity with cost collection methodologies
-Familiarity with contract and proposal processes, including various contract types (e.g., FPIF, CPIF, FFP)
-Prior leadership experience (either direct line or matrixed)
-Experience with program management, including program execution and control
-Strong communication and project management skills
-Strong leadership and team management skills
-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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, you’re 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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Finance
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First