New Business Funds Manager
Grand Prairie, Texas; Orlando, Florida
Job Responsibilities
Description:**Work locations are Orlando, FL or Grand Prairie, TX only**
You will be a New Business Funds Manager for the Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) Strategic Planning. Our team is responsible for shaping the company's future by leveraging analytical skills, strategic thinking, and team leadership experience to inform resourcing and allocation decisions for strategic investments.
What You Will Be Doing
As New Business Funds Manager, your responsibilities will include:
• Manage the annual MFC NBF Allocation Process
• Manage the current year NBF plan by reviewing and approving MFC NBF projects for compliance and alignment to the MFC and Strategic Campaign Strategy
• Perform analysis for MFC Sr. Leadership to strategically manage MFC investment portfolio and facilitate reallocations during in-year execution.
• Deliver monthly NBF status for MFC Leadership
• Manage training for the NBF stakeholder community
• Maintain Command Media regarding MFC’s NBF processes
• Facilitate MFC’s Independent Validation Team
• Serve as the focal point for MFC investment data inclusive of historical / future investments and financial data
• Support the development of the MFC Technology Strategy with Engineering & Technology leadership and integrate into the MFC Strategic Plan
• Leverage analysis of Customer funding trends and technology assessments to inform MFC investment decisions
• Develop and implement best practices and explore cross-BA IRAD collaboration opportunities where applicable
• Interface with Corporate Engineering & Technology (CE&T) on Technology Investment Strategy, and NBF process and information tools.
• Support MFC Engineering and Technology’s periodic IRAD review process.
• Coordinate and align MFC Capital Planning as it relates to NBF investments
• Support the Legal Department with MFC Intellectual Property strategy and the review process / award council
• Coordinate and support cross-Business Area IRAD reviews, meetings, and strategy
• Lead Government and internal audits of our NBF process as required
• Lead or support ad-hoc assignments to support Strategic Planning Senior Leadership
Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly experienced and skilled New Business Funds Manager to join our team. As a successful candidate, you will be an effective leader with strong business acumen, negotiation, and conflict management skills. You will be a collaborative and strategic thinker, able to distill complex investment ideas into actionable solutions and communicate them effectively to the LM MFC New Business Funds stakeholder community. If you're a motivated and results-driven professional with a passion for leading the front end of the business, we encourage you to apply!
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 Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
- Appropriate Business or Technical degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college/university
- Excellent communication skills—written and verbal—at the executive and working level, with the ability to present complex ideas and analysis to non-technical stakeholders
- Understanding of the IRAD & B&P process and impact to the business
- Experience managing cost, schedule and quality for complex processes or programs
- Microsoft Office Suite; advanced experience with Excel, PowerPoint
- Knowledge and experience with databases and decision support tools
- Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or other data visualization tools
-Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
-Infrequent travel required (3-6 times a year)
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of MFC products, served market, and customer missions
- Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry experience
- Familiarity with MFC’s NBF Allocation and Management processes and tools (including MFC Bridge, Opportunity Hub, E-TIP)
- Green belt training or certification
- Experience in facilitating discussions and group decisions
- Experience working with strong personalities and executives with professionalism
- Strong business acumen
-Experience with querying and manipulating large data sets and using advanced analysis and scripting tools and languages (i.e. Python, R, JMP, MATLAB, etc.)
- Experience working with high uncertainty and frequently conflicting data sources
- Team leadership experience
- Technical background/degree
- Master’s degree in business administration (MBA)
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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Business Development
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.