Job ID: 702073BR Date posted: Sep. 03, 2025
Description:At Lockheed Martin Space, we're driven by a shared vision to revolutionize the space industry and create a lasting impact on the world. As a leader in space innovation, we're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Business Development Senior Manager to spearhead the growth and success of our Next Generation Ground (NG2) Systems. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of space ground systems, collaborate with government customers, and work across the corporation to support critical national security missions.

**About the Role**

As a Strategy & Business Development Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving digital innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to transform GEOINT, SIGINT, communications infrastructure, ground stations, and operations. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing and executing a comprehensive Enterprise Campaign Strategy, leading external campaigns to transition customers to modern architectures, and internal campaigns to raise awareness of NG2 equities across the corporation.
You will also partner with the Business Development Director in recruiting, retaining, and leading the Strategy & Business Development team.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Develop and execute a comprehensive Enterprise Campaign Strategy to persuade customers to partner with Lockheed Martin, delivering robust software and operations solutions that support critical national security missions.
* Lead external campaigns to transition customers from traditional acquisition paradigms to modern architectures, and internal campaigns to raise awareness of NG2 equities across the corporation.
* Translate customer needs into high-level technology objectives, crafting impactful messages and communications mediums, such as white papers, demonstrations, proposals, and news forums.
* Simplify complex technical concepts to enable clear identification of customer value and insights, driving growth and profitability.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategic plans, providing internal and external customer-centric communications that positively impact business outcomes.
* Support the NG2 Strategy & Business Development team with day-to-day tasking, overcoming challenges, and stakeholder engagement.

**What We Offer**

* The opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects that shape the future of space innovation and leave a lasting legacy.
* A collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of talented professionals who share your passion for space innovation.
* Professional development and growth opportunities, with access to training, mentorship, and career advancement to help you achieve your full potential.
* A competitive compensation and benefits package that recognizes your contributions to our mission and rewards your hard work and dedication.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 8 years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing, with a focus on the aerospace or defense industry.

• Proven track record of success in developing and executing business strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and building customer relationships.

• Active TS/SCI clearance required to start
Desired Skills:
Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.

Strong understanding of the space industry, including current trends, technologies, and government policies.

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders at all levels.

At least 12 years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing, with a focus on the aerospace or defense industry.

Experience working with government customers, including the US Space Force, US Air Force, NRO, NGA or other IC customers.

Strong knowledge of space ground systems, including space based ISR, communications infrastructure, ground stations, and operations.

Experience with digital innovation, including the application of cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute business strategies.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and develop creative solutions.
Experience with proposal development, including writing, editing, and submitting proposals to government customers.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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: 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, 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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Business Development
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First