Job ID: 727807BR Date posted: May. 12, 2026
Description:Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine.

About Us:
Join our prestigious Skunk Works program, an integral part of Lockheed's Aeronautics business area. Skunk Works specializes in advanced systems development, including conceptual design, rapid prototyping, and enhancements to existing systems. Our projects, both classified and unclassified, have included iconic aircraft such as the U-2, SR-71 Blackbird, F-22 Raptor, F-117 Nighthawk, and the F-35 Lightning II.

Position Overview:
The Senior Manager of this ADP Program is a key leadership role reporting directly to the ADP Skunk Works Security Director. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in security management, with expertise in overseeing complex security programs and personnel.

Responsibilities:

Provide daily supervision and leadership to a security staff, including 3 or more Managers at multiple Aeronautics sites.

Oversee Managers responsible for SAP/SAR/SCI Programs Security and ensuring the program is achieving program milestones and achieving results along with maintaining compliance.

Ensure consistent implementation of compliant and cost-effective security solutions, evaluating and recommending effective security prevention measures to senior management.

Ensure compliance with all Program contractual requirements related to security.

Manage deployment of adequate personnel and resources to support contractual security requirements.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a robust security posture and address evolving security challenges.

Applicant selected will undergo a government Security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, including Special Program accesses.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college in a relevant field of study; or equivalent experience

10 years experience

Experience in leadership, along with working in Special Access program environments.

Experience in one or more of the following:
Strategic planning
Stakeholder engagement
Risk Management
Program Security
Security Management
Investigation
Physical Security
Desired Skills:
Familiarity with special access programs. Ability to reach consensus among competing ideas and backgrounds and to find common ground to move initiatives forward in a timely manner.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills to keep senior leadership informed of all Security related activities.

Must be able to build effective team and customer relationships through open and effective communications. Must have the ability to proactively shape horizontal thinking and processes.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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 $118,400 - $208,610. 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 $136,100 - $235,865. 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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Security
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First