Job ID: 694139BR Date posted: May. 20, 2025
Description:Member of Lockheed Martin Government Affairs (LMGA), providing an Eglin AFB, FL (primary) and Northwest Florida (secondary) presence in support of LMGA’s Air Force & F-35 Mission Team.
The position will be physically located in Fort Walton Beach, FL and is primarily onsite with limited telework opportunities.
The AE Pillar is a focal point for Lockheed Martin’s (LM) interface with the Air Force’s weapon systems acquisition community, with this position’s focus being activity originating from Eglin AFB and the NWFL geographical area (External Customers).
This position also actively supports program capture activity and execution commitments emanating from Lockheed Martin (LM) operating business areas/units and special projects from corporate headquarters (Internal Customers).
The position requires: an understanding of US government acquisition; program execution experience; budgeting and requirements processes knowledge; familiarity with existing DoD, Joint and Air Force programs; and an ability to develop effective working relationships among both military organizations at Eglin AFB (and NWFL) and the co-located civilian community.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Maintain continual liaison at all appropriate levels with External and Internal Customers.
• Create/facilitate intimacy necessary to enable successful Internal Customer engagements with External Customers. Use intimacy to shape customer perceptions in support of pursuit and execution of LM business.
• Support corporate, operating business area/unit staffs, and other domestic and international LMGA personnel, to establish and achieve domestic and international business objectives, providing specific expertise in DOD, Joint, and USAF matters.
• Provide corporate, operating business area/unit staffs, and other domestic and international LMGA personnel, your personal expertise in cyber & networks; electronic systems; or command, control, communication battle management.
• Participate as requested in reviews, color teams, etc.
• Represent, as required, Lockheed Martin in local area activities including involvement in trade association events and in supporting active and positive relations with the local community as required. Monitor and document the actions and intent of our business competitors.
• Exhibit energy, passion, integrity, and persistence in all undertakings.
• Maintain and run the local Lockheed Martin office at 99 Racetrack Rd, NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32547.

Travel as necessary to other government/LM facilities to maintain customer contact and consistent messaging and travelling as necessary to support relevant training and business development activities.

This is an on-site (4 days per week) position located at our Walton Beach, FL facility. This position is also on a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, as business allows.

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.

Lockheed Martin provides the resources and 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!
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Government, International Relations, Engineering, or related field)
• Minimum 7 years of recent experience in government affairs, business development, or a related field, with a focus on US government acquisition and program execution
• Demonstrated experience with the Air Force customer including Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and Air Force Research Lab.
• Strong understanding of US government acquisition processes, including budgeting and requirements
• Familiarity with existing DoD, Joint, and Air Force programs
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with military organizations, civilian communities, and internal stakeholders
• Specific expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Cyber & networks
• Electronic systems
• Command, control, communication battle management
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Final Secret security clearance
Desired Skills:
• 12+ years of experience in government affairs, business development, or a related field, with a focus on US government acquisition and program execution
• Experience working with the Air Force's weapon systems acquisition community
• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin's products and services, particularly in the areas of F-35 and Air Force programs
• Experience with program capture activity and execution commitments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and tactically
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to maintain and run a local office
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