WHAT WE'RE DOING
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THE WORK
Manages the implementation and execution of program quality requirements. Responsible for all aspects of Quality across the programs life-cycle including proposals, contract review, start-up, development, transition to production, production and support. Requires an understanding of quality tasks across quality functions including hardware, software, systems and suppliers/subcontractors, and customers. Proficient in company policies. Partners with program teams as the Quality Lead for design, development, production and mobilization phases of program execution. Performs contract reviews and flows down contract quality requirements to quality team, including suppliers. Establishes quality budgets and cost commitments. Serves on the program area Risk and Opportunity Review Boards; nominates risks and opportunities. Ensures Quality Assurance Plans are documented and current and implemented. Schedules and ensures assessments of program (e.g. quality audits). Participates in independent program reviews to understand risks and drive Return to Green plans. Maintains a DCMA/Customer quality relationship. Establishes and maintains effective Quality Program Team business rhythm.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overall responsibility for implementation and execution of the quality management system.
- Perform Contract Review to identify contract quality requirements and generating and ensuring implementation of a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) on the program consistent with those requirements.
- Partner with Program Management and Integrated Product Team (IPT) to provide proactive issue identification, causal analysis, mitigation, and preventive action.
- Identify risks and proactively work with the program team to document risks and help to develop and ensure mitigation plans are in place.
- Represent the RMS Quality functional organization at program reviews, program staff meetings, etc.
- Establish and maintain Quality metrics that are utilized by the program team to monitor performance.
- Drive root cause analysis, and corrective actions as required.
- Perform trend analysis and oversee corrective measures for Quality related metrics; surveil program metric trends.
- Communicate and escalate quality, customer satisfaction and program performance issues to the program team, functional / program managers and business leaders as necessary for timely resolution.
- Interface with Customer (including but not limited to Defense Contracting Management Agency (DCMA)) and / or Contract level Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) as well as Navy customers (SP/PMO)
- Responsible for helping to improve CPAR scores for the Quality scope.
- Ensure realistic QA budgets and staffing are established for the Quality Program Team and cost commitments are met.
- Assist in the planning of internal and external (subontractor, customerl, DCMA) audit
WHO WE ARE
Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
- Previous experience in Quality Engineering and/or related discipline processes
- Understanding of basic Hardware Quality processes
- Understanding of basic Supplier Quality processes
- Understanding of basic Software Quality processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
- Background in a STEM discipline (e.g., engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field).
- Cost Account Management (CAM) Trained/Experience
- Software, Computer, and/or Electrical Engineering degree/background.
- Agile Development/Environment Experience
- Basic understanding of Software Languages (such as C#, C++ and Java).
- DoD contract experience.
- Knowledge of LM RMS process and procedures.
- Lean/Six Sigma black (or green) belt certification.
- Formal Process Auditing training and experience
- Experienced with peer reviews of software systems or documents.
- Ability to travel to support quality activities as required.
- Previous quality experience in defense industry
- Previous experiences interfacing with Government (i.e.. DCMA and PMO)
- Experience in Process and performance measurement: developing, collecting and analyzing metrics.
- Self-starter who is detail oriented, well organized and able to self-prioritize and complete tasks within in a dynamic and demanding environment.
- Strong interpersonal and conflict management skills working within a diverse environment and across many disciplines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to build and provide briefings and status reports.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $131100.00 - $243500.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or equivalent combined education and experience
- Previous experience in quality engineering or related discipline processes
- Understanding of basic hardware quality processes
- Understanding of basic supplier quality processes
- Understanding of basic software quality processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
- STEM background, such as engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics
- Cost Account Management training or experience
- Software, computer, or electrical engineering degree or background
- Agile development or environment experience
- Basic understanding of C#, C++, or Java
- DoD contract experience
- Knowledge of Lockheed Martin RMS processes and procedures
- Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification
- Formal process auditing training and experience
- Experience with peer reviews of software systems or documents
- Ability to travel as required to support quality activities
- Previous quality experience in the defense industry
- Experience interfacing with government organizations such as DCMA and PMO
- Experience developing, collecting, and analyzing process and performance metrics
- Strong interpersonal and conflict management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefings and status reports
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout element, with a strong 401(k) program and options like an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance total compensation and long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive from day one, with multiple plan options, mental health resources, and virtual care. Wellness supports such as on‑site services and preventive programs are also highlighted.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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What We Do
Customer Focus, Innovation and Purpose are Built Into Everything We Do. Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours ™. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
