You will be the Program Management – Subcontract Senior Manager for the Santa Barbara Focal‑plane team. Our team drives end‑to‑end supplier performance for a high‑visibility DoD prime contract, ensuring the hardware and systems we procure meet rigorous technical, schedule, cost and affordability goals.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Sub‑contract Senior Manager you will lead a dedicated Supplier Management Team, partner with program and supplier executives, and own the full lifecycle of subcontract performance. Your scope spans technical validation, production delivery, budget tracking and affordability compliance while steering a dynamic, impact‑driven program.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Directing a team of subcontract, cost and performance targets.
• Acting as the primary liaison between program leadership, senior suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitoring and reporting technical performance of procured hardware and systems.
• Managing supplier production plans, delivery milestones and budget health.
• Ensuring all subcontract work meets or exceeds affordability requirements.
• Leading risk identification, mitigation and escalation processes.
• Supporting the established Supplier Management Team (SMT) framework and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Representing the program in occasional travel to supplier sites and customer facilities.

Why Join Us
You thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where decisions shape long‑term outcomes for a pivotal defense program. Lockheed Martin offers you the platform to influence cutting‑edge technology, work alongside senior leaders, and mentor a high‑performing team. If you are a strategic thinker with a track record of delivering results on complex subcontract portfolios, you’ll find purpose, visibility and growth in this role. Apply now to help steer mission‑critical hardware to success and advance your career at one of the world’s premier aerospace innovators.

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.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Santa Barbara. Discover more about our Santa Barbara, California location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Must have a current DoD Secret clearance, with a background investigation completed within the past five years

• Experience with US DoD subcontract management.

• Demonstrated leadership and management of critical, major subcontracts within a US DoD environment.

• Demonstrated leadership of procurement professionals.

• Strong interpersonal skills and Demonstrated communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)

• Demonstrated ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters which often requires coordination between functional organizations

• Experience with the procurement of specialized materials, complex assemblies, and equipment within Defense or Aerospace industries

• Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures such as Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures (LMAP), with associated knowledge of FAR /

• DFAR requirements

• Demonstrated negotiation skills

• Working knowledge of standard contract types Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Team oriented with demonstrated organizational skills

• Demonstrated problem solving skills

• Business acumen and ability to make business-
• based decisions

• Self-motivated, ownership of tasks and accountable

• Able to work independently and in a team environment and work with all levels of management

• Able to travel
Desired Skills:
• Leadership skills displaying attributes of Full Spectrum Leadership including (1) Deliver Results, (2) Shape the Future, (3) Build Effective Relationships, (4) Energize the Team and (5) Model Personal Excellence, Integrity and Accountability

• Demonstrated ability to lead a cross-functional team

• Experience working developmental US DoD contracts

• Cross-functional knowledge of Supplier Quality and Engineering as they relate to subcontract management

• IPT / SMT leadership experience

• Green Belt certified

• 15 years’ experience
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $144,600 - $255,070. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $166,400 - $288,305. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First