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Operations Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Lockheed Martin logoLockheed Martin$118,000–$219,100/yrLittleton, COPosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting states $118k–$219k a year. Open mission operations engineer jobs in Colorado post a median of $132k a year, the middle half $125k–$159k, across 29 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post.

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About the job

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

This position will lead a team of FBM Operations Leads (OL) in Littleton, CO to ensure the delivery of quality product to the customer.

In this role, you will act as the primary interface between the Fleet Ballistic Missile Program and Space Production Operations ensuring clear two-way communication in support of our customer’s needs. You will have responsibility and engagement throughout the program lifecycle from proposal through final delivery. While executing the programs interests, you will focus on strategy, givers/receivers, issue resolution and drive accountability across the various Directorates.

Summary of Key Duties for this Position

  • Interface between the FBM Program and Operations for all current contracts and future proposals efforts related to the Waterton Campus
  • Drive the programs interest in the execution of cost, schedule and technical throughout the product lifecycle
  • Lead business rhythm, present schedules and coordinate technical investigations to drive focus to timely delivery of quality product to the customer
  • Initiates engage with Executive leadership on status, strategy development, and conflict and issue resolution

Basic Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience presenting to Senior Leadership
  • Experience interfacing with Manufacturing, Quality, Administrative, and/or Management
  • Experience closing actions in timely and accurate manner
  • Experience leading others directly or indirectly
  • Experience with cost estimating or evaluating financial impacts
  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education

Desired Skills

  • Proficient with software programs such as SAP, MS Project, MS Excel
  • Cost Account and Earned Value Management
  • Experience working in manufacturing center
  • Experience on FBM program
  • Active security clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (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.

From Lockheed Martin's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. Requirements, and whether the role is still open, are settled on the employer's own page.

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