Director Legislative Affairs- MFC, RMS Programs

Description: The selected candidate will establish and maintain relationships with cognizant congressional committees and professional staff members and with constituent congressional and personal staffs, provide advice and counsel to senior leadership on congressional issues, coordinate visits by congressional Members and staff to company facilities and maintain strong relationships with Executive Branch Legislative Liaison Offices to support Lockheed Martin's Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), and Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) portfolios, including various munitions programs (GMLRS, Javelin, PAC-3, HIMARS, THAAD, Mk 48 Torpedo, etc), sensor systems and packages, rotary wing programs (Black Hawk, Black Hawk modernization, CH-53K, CRH), and mission systems (C4ISR systems, electronic warfare, radar, maritime systems, and training / logistics / sustainment) among others. In addition, provide advice and counsel to senior leadership on congressional issues and policies and help manage advocacy efforts for our focus programs.

Internally, the position is responsible for cultivating a close working relationship with company level business development, government relations, and communications personnel in order to achieve business and corporate goals.

Basic Qualifications:

o Requires extensive experience on Capitol Hill or experience in legislative affairs either for the Executive Branch or in a similar defense industry position.

o Comprehensive understanding of legislative, executive and processes

o Minimum of 10+ years of directly related experience.

o Ability to research and analyze the DoD budget in order to construct and execute corresponding legislative plans.

o Broad base of professional experience in political campaigns, legislative policy, and the private sector operations.

o Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

o Ability to travel approx. 20%

Desired Skills:

o Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and communication skills.

o Comprehensive understanding of procurement processes

o Knowledge and experience in Navy/Marine Corps programs preferred

o Ability to comprehend and cut-through complex issues to craft appropriate legislative strategies.

o Ability to construct and deliver persuasive and factual messaging.

o Unwavering commitment to being a source of credible and accurate information on programs within jurisdictional portfolio.

o Experience holding a senior legislative staff position in the House and/or Senate.

o Ability to work and communicate in a fast paced environment and in a bi-partisan manner.

o Individual must be a goal oriented self- starter and willing team player.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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