Test Site Director - Las Vegas
Henderson, Nevada
Henderson, Nevada
Job Responsibilities
Description:
You will be the Test Site Director in Las Vegas for the Combined Test Force (CTF) which is responsible for leading the CTF test program, business, and support functions at the government test range.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Test Site Director in Las Vegas you will be responsible for providing executive oversight of the test site, acting as the senior test representative, and guiding the LM workforce to meet strategic, technical, and schedule goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide executive oversight for test program leadership, security, administration, and flight‑test metrics.
- Serve as the senior test representative and primary interface to the CTF Director, managing Government Test Range execution.
- Direct the LM workforce in flight‑test planning and execution, ensuring compliance with technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
- Develop and maintain test and maintenance schedules, resources, and personnel for air and ground systems.
- Lead strategic vision for the test‑site workforce, including competency‑development pipelines and engineering digital‑transformation initiatives.
What’s In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. 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 work hard and enjoy what you do, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are
You are a collaborative senior leader with extensive experience in flight‑test operations, program management, and cross‑functional coordination. You thrive in complex, high‑stakes environments, inspire teams through clear vision, and champion continuous improvement. Your track record includes delivering results on schedule and budget while fostering a positive, high‑performance culture.
Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance and be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline
• Demonstrated experience leading high performing teams/organizations.
• Demonstrated Test and/or Requirements Verification experience.
• Demonstrated Flight Test Operations experience.
• Demonstrated corrective action and problem-solving skills.
• Broad based program management experience: managing large performance efforts delivering cost, schedule and/or financial outcomes.
• Experience working with US Services and International Customers.
Desired Skills:
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Ability to manage, coach, train and motivate team in technical and leadership development.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to address complex matters / solutions with senior leadership.
• Familiar with working with multiple government and industry partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work issues across boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to manage culture of large organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: 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
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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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
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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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.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.