Chief of Staff, Legal Department
Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, Maryland
Job Responsibilities
Description:The Chief of Staff (CoS) will serve as the Legal Department’s lead operating professional responsible for developing, implementing and driving 1LMX transformation through the development of annual goals and objectives and metrics to measure progress. The CoS will work on-site at Corporate Headquarters in Bethesda, MD. The CoS will assist the Senior Vice President & General Counsel (SVP) in all matters related to the operations of the Legal Department, including budgeting, scheduling, travel and event planning as well as preparation for internal and external speaking engagements.
The CoS will also ensure that technology solutions, including AI enablement, are integrated safely, ethically, and efficiently across the Legal Department. The CoS will also serve as the Department’s POC for all 1LMX-related matters and as the driver of the Department’s AI strategy. More specifically, the CoS will be responsible for:
• Partnering with Legal SVP, VPs, and staff to develop and execute operational plans and the Department’s technological and AI strategy.
• Anticipating SVP needs and proactively identify technology driven collaboration opportunities across Legal, Business Areas, and functional partners (e.g., HR, Finance, Supply Chain).
• Defining and tracking AI related operational, cultural, and strategic performance indicators (adoption rates, CoS savings).
• Managing overall Legal operations, the operations team and the Department’s technological plans including its AI strategy; collaborating with HR on organizational changes.
• Directing the administrative budget, financial, and operational analytics and activities for the Legal Department including implementation of the Department’s AI strategy and its 2026 partnership with the Lockheed Martin AI Center.
• Leading process improvement initiatives that leverage OneLM Transformation capabilities and AI automation.
• Overseeing strategic and cultural operational activities—from AI development, integration and through implementation and change management—ensuring alignment with enterprise wide AI standards.
• Building and developing effective partnerships with Legal senior executives, the Lockheed Martin AI Center, Enterprise Business & Digital Transformation , and business stakeholders to advance technological initiatives.
• Acting as the SVP’s representative across business and functional elements, articulating the Department’s strategy for technological solutions, , benefits, and compliance requirements.
• Executing special projects, including pilot programs for emerging legal AI technologies, AI driven knowledge management platforms, and cross functional AI governance pilots.
• Willingness to travel with SVP when necessary
What’s In It For You:
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: See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee. 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. The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges. From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently. The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations. You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions. You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions. “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.” Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in. Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions. We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs. 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. We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations. Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.
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