Job ID: 708914BR Date posted: Oct. 27, 2025
Description:The Strategic Initiatives and Advocacy team (SIA), which reports to the Vice President for Global Programs and Policy at Lockheed Martin Government Affairs (LMGA), is responsible for driving LMGA strategy and external strategic engagement on complex, cross-cutting priorities for Lockheed Martin.

The Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Analysis, reporting to the Director, Strategic Initiatives, will be responsible for contributing to the development and execution of strategic engagement campaigns and cross-cutting defense priorities with key external third parties, to include scoping required research and analysis, messaging, writing, events coordination, and relationship administration.

This is an exciting position for a process-focused policy thinker with an interest in complex concepts defining the future of U.S. defense policy, including emerging technology, industrial base challenges, and reforms to improve effectiveness of the joint force.

Additional core duties include the following:
• Identify and coordinate proactive opportunities to enhance credible understanding of LM’s and the defense industry’s overall priorities with key third parties. Third parties are defined as including but not limited to think tanks, experts, influencers, advocacy organizations (non-trade), FFRDCs, and other organizations as directed.
• Coordinate LMGA cross-team analysis, narrative efforts, and advocacy on pertinent and politically sensitive policy and programmatic issues.
• Support LMGA Strategic Advocacy Campaigns from the joint and integrated perspective, leveraging public, Joint, and third-party views to inform and advance the campaigns.
• Support and manage the annual SIA think tank partnership program, including drafting agreements and processing corporate contributions.
• Plan and administer engagement opportunities with key think tanks and experts.
• Coordinate and manage efforts to engage with key internal LM stakeholders across LMGA, lines of business, and corporate headquarters in support of key business and strategic objectives.
• Represent LM at key external third party events in Washington, DC and domestically to include major industry and policy events.
• Engage as-needed with U.S. Government and defense leaders in support of the corporation’s policy goals and programmatic interests.
• Coordinate via matrixed support with communications, legislative affairs, and other LMGA mission team to ensure alignment and effectiveness of messaging and outreach on key program portfolios and policies.
• Integrate an international perspective into domestically focused engagements efforts and work closely with international teams to coordinate global activities.
Basic Qualifications:
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Advanced understanding of and relationships with think tank, policy, and U.S. government stakeholders.
• Advanced understanding of, or experience in, the U.S. Government and the defense industry.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with experience staffing senior leadership.
• Willingness and ability to proactively network with diverse groups.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Degree in a related field.
Desired Skills:
Experience working in a think tank or Executive Branch considered a plus.
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: 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: CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Business Development
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First