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Senior Program Manager

Lockheed Martin logoLockheed Martin$182,500–$338,900/yrAlbuquerque, NM, United StatesPosted 1mo ago
  • TS/SCI clearance

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This posting states $183k–$339k a year. Open program manager jobs in New Mexico post a median of $139k a year, the middle half $133k–$200k, across 3 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post.

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About the job

## TS/SCI clearance required. This Program Manager role provides support to operational satellite ground systems, satellite operations centers (SOCs), and other support services program at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The organization’s goal is to accelerate mission design and ground integration, launch and on-orbit operations, ground system tests, and rapid fielding to provide reliable, low-cost access to space in support of the warfighter.

The LM team provides this support to the United States Space Force (USSF) and other Department of War offices being supported at the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Support Complex (RSC) at Kirtland Air Force Base.

The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for the overall program including the Task Order technical execution and working with functional partners to staff, plan and execute existing and future efforts. They will provide the organizational vision as well as tactical direction to ensure all efforts meet cost, schedule, and technical baselines.

Additionally, the Senior Program Manager will be responsible for capturing emerging work in the form of Task Orders in support of the USSF Customer. The successful candidate should have experience executing technical, cost and schedule effort along with leading proposal development for continued program growth.

The PM will reside onsite at Kirtland Air Force Base with the Customer and is the primary interface with the Government.

Therefore, the position requires a strong communicator who has experience with both internal and external customers and comfortable engaging executive leadership. ## Basic Qualifications - Demonstrated leadership including building relationships with internal and external customers - Experience interfacing with company executives, customers, and external agencies and partners - Demonstrated program, capture, business, and/or contract management experience of the following: - Cost, technical, schedule management - Experience managing multiple Task Orders/projects simultaneously - Proposal Development and Execution - Strong communication and presentation skills - TS/SCI clearance ## Desired Skills - Bachelor’s Degree with at least 10 or more years of sustainment, program management, operations, supply chain or related experience - Business case development experience - Full understanding of Sustainment strategy and operations responsibilities - Process Optimization & Delivery Assurance - Resolution of Complex Business Issues - Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with Lifecycle Management, Materials Management, Depot Operations, Simulation and Training, and Logistics IT Sustainment preferred ## Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $182500.00 - $338900.00 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 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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