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Lead Senior Tax Accountant

Bethesda, Maryland & Additional Locations

Bethesda, Maryland; Denver, Colorado; Grand Prairie, Texas; King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; Littleton, Colorado; Liverpool, New York; Marietta, Georgia; Moorestown, New Jersey; Orlando, Florida; John C Stennis Space Center, Mississippi; Stratford, Connecticut

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 733947BR Date posted: Jul. 08, 2026
Description:Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced international tax professional to join our team. Reporting to the Manager, International Tax Accounting, you will lead and coordinate a broad range of cross border tax initiatives including FDDEI filings, Pillar 2 (Global Minimum Tax) compliance, transfer pricing documentation, and foreign tax provision reporting while supporting the preparation and review of foreign data for LMC’s federal income tax return, quarterly financial reporting, tax payments, long range planning, and tax provision. This role offers the chance to apply deep technical tax expertise, drive process automation, and mentor junior staff in a highly collaborative, globally focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead FDDEI end to end processes: calculation, validation, filing, robust documentation, audit trail maintenance, liaison with external auditors and tax authorities, and related modeling/planning.
• Design, implement, and advise on Pillar 2 (Global Minimum Tax) compliance frameworks, including data collection, analysis, reporting, impact assessment, and mitigation strategies. Coordinate filings of the GIR and QDMTTs, ability to gather information from EU and Asia Pacific jurisdictions that require flexibility across time zones.
• Oversee transfer pricing documentation, benchmarking studies, and intercompany agreement reviews. Manage special projects such as tax provision enhancements, M&A tax integration, treaty analysis, and other ad hoc initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for foreign subsidiaries (Americas, EMEA, APAC). Schedule and lead regular virtual meetings, ensure alignment across time zones, and provide guidance and training on FDDEI, Pillar 2, and transfer pricing best practices.
• Mentor junior tax staff, provide technical guidance, and drive continuous improvement of tax processes, leveraging automation where feasible.
• Review and analyze foreign income tax provision reporting and forecasting; prepare calculations related to earnings and profits, dividends, and cash distributions from foreign subsidiaries.
• Prepare and/or review required foreign income tax forms (1118, 5471, 8621, 8865, 8858, 926, 8991, 8992, 8993) for the corporation’s federal income tax return filing.
• Prepare foreign tax credit calculations and related expense allocations.
• Support federal and international audit requests, conduct tax issue research, and defend tax positions challenged by tax authorities.
• Assist the Tax Manager with special tax projects, including IT initiatives and business acquisitions/dispositions.
• Perform assessments of unrecognized tax positions and review SARBOX documentation.
• Carry out other duties as assigned or necessary.

Onsite requirements: 1 day/week in office at a major Lockheed Martin hub
Basic Qualifications:
• Six years of tax practice experience in a public accounting firm or a large corporate tax department, with strong technical expertise in both US GAAP and ASC740 tax accounting.
• Hands on experience with ASC 740 (Accounting for Income Taxes) and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls.
• Proven knowledge of international tax laws and policies (FDDEI, Pillar 2, transfer pricing, foreign tax credits, etc.) and ability to apply them to corporate tax provisions and reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of creating clear presentations and delivering messages effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated willingness to continuously learn and mentor junior staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, global environment.
Desired Skills:
• CPA and/or a master’s degree in tax, accounting, or a related field.
• Four or more years of experience at a Big Four or large public accounting firm.
• Knowledge and experience in M&A due diligence, financial modeling, and joint venture tax structuring.
• Hands on experience with digital tax tools and transformation initiatives (AI, Alteryx, interactive dashboards).
• Proficiency with major tax technology platforms such as Thomson Reuters OneSource, Oracle Tax TRCS, and Corptax.
Clearance Level: None
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $90,200 - $159,045. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $103,700 - $179,860. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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: No
Career Area: Finance
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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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.

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  • Collaborative

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  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

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  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

    You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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“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.”

Ryan J., Enterprise Operations

Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    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.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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