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As a CAM for a program directorate and one or more Work Breakdown Elements, you will be responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance of a product(s) within the FBM portfolio. You will have ownership of all aspects from design through delivery.
The role is challenging, but also very rewarding with significant potential for exposure on this high-visibility, fast moving and complex program with career advancement in the Program Management function.
In this role will offer you the following daily responsibilities:
• Cost, Technical, Schedule execution for selected projects(s), with a focus on meeting delivery commitment dates and budget targets.
• Resolving programmatic challenges within your scope and establishing risk mitigation activities.
• Supporting the overall programmatic business rhythm for baseline management, monthly reporting, status and communication, and overall Earned Value Management (EVM) performance of your span of control. This can include generation of monthly VARs.
• Developing a baseline plan and managing overall execution of support organizations required to ensure program execution success, such as Supplier Management Operations, Engineering, Finance and Planning.
• Coordinate staffing requirements for your program scope with the program leadership team for consolidation of total program requirements.
• Reporting and briefing to the Director and/or Managers at recurring reviews within the program business rhythm.
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
Coordinates planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. Plans and formulates engineering program; reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Evaluates and approves design changes, specification and drawing releases. Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education,
• Experience working with multiple functions simultaneously to execute a program or project, including but not limited to: Program Management, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Planning, Finance or Operations.
• Control Account Manager (CAM) or similar experiences, including Earned Value Management (EVM) tracking, reporting and Variance Analysis (VAR) writing,
• Experience managing performance metrics
• Tableau familiarity with ability to effectively utilize data.
• You will need to be a US Citizen (no dual citizens), and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Subcontract and/or Material management experience
• Previous Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation experience.
• Risk and Opportunity Management development and tracking experience
• You bring positivity and enthusiasm to every project you touch. In addition to the work, you love being part of a team and working collaboratively through the process.
• Demonstrated exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, and stakeholders, as well as program executives, with an ability to persuade and motivate action
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
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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 in a related discipline, or equivalent experience and combined education
- Experience working with multiple functions to execute a program or project, including Program Management, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Planning, Finance, or Operations
- Control Account Manager or similar experience, including Earned Value Management tracking, reporting, and Variance Analysis writing
- Experience managing performance metrics
- Familiarity with Tableau and ability to effectively utilize data
- U.S. citizenship with no dual citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance
- Successful completion of a drug and background check
- Subcontract and/or material management experience
- Basis of Estimate generation experience
- Risk and Opportunity Management development and tracking experience
- Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and strategic communication skills
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