Software Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

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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.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Lockheed Martin Space in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a highly skilled individual to perform as an Associate Manager and Control Account Manager (CAM) for the Meridian program’s Enterprise Integration Team. This position will serve as a functional manager for 5-10 software engineers.

As a Software Engineering Cost Account Manager, you will: 
• Establish and assess progress multiple Control Accounts (CA) and Work Packages (WP)
• Define and assess completion of scope against the work breakdown structure and organization breakdown structure in accordance with Agile planning and program integrated master schedule
• Plan, assign and determine program performance based on earned value techniques, using Agile processes
• Ensure time phased budget reflects contractual requirements
• Review data for supporting cost and schedule analysis, including identifying and communicating risks and opportunities
• Supply status and updates to the program schedule and Jira planning
• Provide objective progress assessments to the program stakeholders
• Prepare/approve/accept Work Authorizations Documents
• Lead and coordinate technical product development and reviews through the design lifecycle
Leadership Responsibilities:
• Perform functional leadership responsibilities, including workforce management (re-assignments, placements, recruitment, and selection of new employees, and terminations)
• Personnel management (training, mentoring, career development, performance, and compensation management)

Manages software development activities. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the design, development, documentation, and testing of software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Ensures software standards are met.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering/Technical discipline or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience

• Experience with Cost Account Management and/or Earned Value Management

• Experience coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines

•  Final Secret Security Clearance required.

Desired Skills

• Experience as a functional manager

• Experience with Agile planning and execution

• Experience with Software Engineering Process

• Experience with program planning

• Experience preparing Basis of Estimates

• Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management

• Demonstrated ability to work in self-directed manner, work 
independently, and leverage best practices

• Proactive inter-personal skills across all levels of stakeholders, with the ability to drive consensus on best ideas, processes, and products

• Experience working large SatComm or Space Force programs, complying with business rhythms, and delivering to meet customer expectations

• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position