Project Engineer Sr - E3

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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. 

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!

As a Project Engineer reporting to the Portfolio Integration Lead of the Advanced Payloads Portfolio under Advanced Strategic Programs, you will perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
Project Management responsibilities:

•    Work alongside Program Managers, Control Account Managers (CAMs), functional managers and finance to develop, maintain and track program schedules for successful program execution by overseeing schedule, cost, risk, opportunity and overall program performance for programs and projects 
•    Serve as strategic partner to program leadership by providing schedule performance insights, identifying risks and opportunities, supporting decision-making and enabling successful delivery of customer commitments
•    Provides program with critical path predictive analysis and actionable planning data and develops recommended solutions to programmatic execution conflicts
•    Prepares/coordinates the development of planning artifacts for solicitation response
•    Implementing and monitoring Earned Value Management (EVM) system on programs
  Contractor Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) Program Manager responsibilities:
•    Responsible for overall program performance including cost, schedule and technical execution of a Contractor Research and Development Agreement (CRADA)
•    Primary interface for external customer communications and meetings
•    Manage program execution of multi-disciplined team
•    Perform program management leadership activities in support of executing requirements relating to milestones, contractual deliveries and risks
•    Lead development and support negotiations for proposal submissions
•    Oversee control accounts to track accurate cost and schedule projections and mitigate cost and schedule variances

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:

Coordinates planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. Plans and formulates engineering program; reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Evaluates and approves design changes, specification and drawing releases. Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.

Basic Qualifications
Appropriate degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent experience in lieu of a degreeExperience in project management, program planning, scheduling, or integrated program managementProficiency in Microsoft applications including Microsoft ProjectUnderstanding of Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS) and program performance management (PPM) principlesStrong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skillsWell organized and detail orientedDemonstrated success performing in a team environmentPresentation skillsActive DoD Top Secret clearanceDesired Skills
Experience delivering verbal and written status updates to internal and external customersExperience leading and motivating a team or group of individuals in a project or project-like environmentControl Account Manager (CAM) certifiedPay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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.