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About the Role:
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Manager for the Guidance, Navigation & Control (GN&C) Subsystem for the Orion Program. The selected candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the Orion GN&C subsystem addressing critical flight phases for the Orion deep space exploration vehicle including design, development, test, verification and flight support.
In this Manager level position, responsibilities will include:
- Leading a large, geographically dispersed GNC team in partnership with NASA on the Orion Program.
- Managing budget, schedule and technical content of all GNC products
- Developing and maintaining the GNC team by performing tasks related to employee recruitment, training, performance assessment, and work assignments.
- Preparing and presenting technical and programmatic topics to Program Management and the NASA customer.
- Manage all GNC related Program specific tasks including providing support for related Central Engineering Initiatives.
Successful applicants generally have at least 12+ years of related technical experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited institution
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
