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Technical Assistant (TA) to the VP of AI Foundations

Bethesda, Maryland & Additional Locations

Bethesda, Maryland; Fort Worth, Texas; King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; Littleton, Colorado; Orlando, Florida; Shelton, Connecticut

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 706318BR Date posted: Sep. 25, 2025
Description:Are you a highly motivated and organized individual with a passion for technology and project management? Do you have a strong desire to work with senior leadership and contribute to the success of a cutting-edge organization? We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Assistant (TA) to the Vice President of AI Foundations and Commercialization within the Lockheed Martin AI Center (LAIC). As a TA, you will provide guidance, expertise, and support to the VP and Director(s) within the AI Foundations and Commercialization organization, working on technology project management, technical strategy, analysis, planning, and communication.

What you'll be doing:

• Working with the Vice President and LAIC leadership, participating in and supporting key cross-corporation initiatives within the greater T&SI organization, and working closely with EBDT to ensure alignment across the organization.
• Collecting and analyzing metrics, working with LAIC senior leadership, maintaining and executing business rhythms for the organization, including monthly operating reviews, quarterly reviews, leadership offsites, and all-hands meetings, technology partner meetings, and customer meetings.
• Supporting deliverables, presentations, and actions required from the Chief Digital and AI Office (CDAO) and Technology and Strategic Innovation (T&SI) groups, including business rhythms, monthly financial reviews, and quarterly review preparation.
• Building and maintaining briefings to be presented to LM executives and employees, as well as various levels of external customers, industry, and academic partners.
• Supporting business rhythms and deliverables associated with Astris AI and external partnerships.
• Integrating and editing weekly situation reports (SITREPs) with inputs from directors and staff for submission.
• Working closely with the VP's executive administrative assistant (EA) to manage calendar planning, pre-read and prep materials for external meetings, and logistics planning for internal business rhythms and meetings.
• Participating in meetings as directed by the Vice President, recording minutes, tracking action items, establishing deadlines for follow-up, and ensuring closure in coordination with leadership and staff.
• Working closely with other CDAO and T&SI organization technical assistants and EAs to ensure strong working relationships, schedule coordination, and timely completion of staff action items.
• Coordinating planning, organization, and completion of projects within the area of assigned responsibility.
• Facilitating cross-business area coordination for key projects and initiatives.
• Travel will be required for key meetings and conferences in support of the VP as required.

What’s in it for YOU:

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who are you:

You are a highly motivated and organized individual with a strong technical background and excellent communication skills. You have:
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 7 years of professional experience; or 5 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree.
• Considered an emerging authority in your field, with a strong desire to work with senior leadership and contribute to
Basic Qualifications:
- A strong and broad technical background in multiple high-tech, defense-related fields
- Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels of the technical, management, and customer chains of command
- Strong organization and project management skills
- Experience interacting with senior leaders in Lockheed Martin, government, and international organizations
- Excellent written, verbal, and briefing/presentation communications skills
- Ability to work alone with minimal supervision, under time pressure, and in teams to deliver superior-quality results
Desired Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) field, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- Self-motivated full-spectrum individual with a strong desire to demonstrate outstanding performance in all assignments.
- Experience with customers and strong customer relationship skills.
- Ability to perform research and analysis and present findings.
- Agile mindset that can operate from strategic to tactical technologies.
- Familiarity with commercial software sales and Go-To-Market (GTM) initiatives.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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: Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
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 most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $120,100 - $208,150. 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.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. 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.
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: ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Artificial Intelligence
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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About

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:

  • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
  • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
  • Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

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Qualifications

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  • Collaborative

    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.

  • Curious

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

  • Goal-oriented

    From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • 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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