Job ID: 716061BR Date posted: Feb. 16, 2026
Description:If you are pursuing a career that has tremendous impact beyond any one individual and want to be a part of a meaningful American Institution then we invite you to learn more about the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program!

For over 70 years FBM has delivered on the mission to protect the safety and security of our nation. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges working with diverse customers such as the United States Navy on a program that is vital to this country both past, present, and long into the future. We help keep this nation secure and our adversaries in check.

Specific Job Description:
We are seeking an energetic and inspiring leader who can deliver to our FBM commits of today while we transition to the future FBM of tomorrow! In this Manager role, you will join our Leadership Team and help lead our talented and diverse calibration team at the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) in Silverdale, WA.

You will:
-Lead and manage a department of approximately 20 employees - comprised of both salaried employees and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) represented Calibration Technicians
-Manage strategic and short-term tactical lab tasks and initiatives associated with safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
-Manage and communicate lab related issues effectively across various levels of leadership (LM and Customer)
-Partner with our embedded government oversight organization to support a wide variety of Navy calibration customers
-Optimize and adapt lab resources and services to ensure proper elements of safety and technical compliance while meeting dynamic customer needs
-Provide a strong focus on a safe work environment. Maintain and enhance personnel training, protective equipment and operating procedures
-Form and shape the culture of our workforce by fostering an adaptive and inclusive work environment
-Promptly respond to issues that arise within the lab
floor – such as incident root cause analysis and corrective action
-Conduct hiring, training, and development of department staffing

Maintain a positive learning environment by continually focusing on a culture of training and development of lab personnel in Metrology. We are looking for a passionate leader, someone who strives for challenges and rises to the occasion to ensure success of those around them. They embrace excellence and insist others do as well all while modeling our FBM culture and rigor. They will be a self-starting leader, adapting to new tools/processes and will be eager to introduce changes and innovation when necessary. They are a great communicator and enjoy working with others in a collaborative environment.

This position is at the Navy's Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFLANT) in Silverdale, WA. Occasional overtime and weekend support is needed. Some travel is expected to other FBM sites.

Benefits of Employment:
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin strives for a work environment that supports differences and big-picture thinking.

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a managerial, supervisory or leadership role
• Proven knowledge of calibration principles, methods and standards
• Quality/Engineering leadership experience in a calibration lab
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline (mathematics, physics, engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance to support this government contract. No clearance is required to apply. An interim Secret clearance is required prior to start
Desired Skills:
-Experience managing salaried employees along with a represented workforce and labor relations
-Familiarity with United States Navy and/or Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) calibration requirements
-Familiarity with US Navy and international metrology standards
-Experience with audit preparation and execution, related calibration program accreditations and certifications
-Experience with Earned Value Management principles
-Self-starter and ability to work through an issue to closure
-Proven track record of promoting a OneLM culture
-Full Spectrum Leadership experience
-Strong communication skills able to adapt to a variety of audiences and levels
-Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and/or Green Belt certification
-Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance
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: 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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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 $122,900 - $216,660. 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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First