Job ID: 637051BR
Date posted: Apr. 28, 2023

Locations: Vandenberg Air Force Base, California
Program: PLSSS

Description:Our Mission Solutions Enterprise Operations and Sustainment team is seeking a Sr. Site Manager to lead the Payload Launch Site Support Services (PLSSS) team at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA. The PLSSS Program provides all launch processing support functions for the Office of Space Launch (OSL). Key elements of the PLSSS program include satellite launch processing, transportation operations, propellant loading operations, and processing facilities O&M.

Summary of Key Duties for this position:

• The position is deployed to the PLSSS Program Manager (PM) and badged to Florida/VSFB Operations Director (both reside in Florida). The position is a member of the PLSSS Senior Leadership Team where you will be expected to make large programmatic decisions and occasionally act on behalf of the PLSSS PM.
• Demonstrate Full Spectrum Leadership imperatives: Shaping the Future, Building Effective Relationships, Energizing the Team, Delivering Results and Modeling Personal Excellence, Integrity and Accountability
• You will lead a team of ~210 employees and be responsible for all PLSSS activities associated with launching missions in support of OSL activities.
• Responsible for employee performance management, salary adjustments, promotions, personal development plans, training, disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Responsible for all aspects of attracting, retaining, motivating and developing employees.
• You will also be responsible for overseeing select activities in support of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) launch processing of customer's spacecraft.
• Due to the integrated nature of this contract, you will work very closely with CCSFS PLSSS Site Manager to foster enterprise cohesion as we drive to a unified PLSSS team.
• You are expected to utilize and share resources across the PLSSS program, Assembly Test and Launch Operations (ATLO) and the corporation to ensure continued exceptional performance and mission success for our nation's most valuable assets.

#ATLO #SpaceVets
Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a US citizen and possess an elevated clearance (TS/SCI) for access to classified information prior to start.
• Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Willing and able to Travel.
• Demonstrated experience in communicating effectively with internal and external customers in a customer interactive intense environment.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate to a positive outcome with multiple stakeholders to ensure the following:
• Flawless and efficient operations.
• Leading and understanding of government

acquisition processes.

• Driving a culture of collaboration, innovation, and

continuous process improvements across multiple
sites.

• Successfully managing budgets related to labor,

material, subcontracts, and program management
tasks.

• Successfully performing Program Management

directed tasks in a timely and exacting manner.
Desired Skills:

• Change agent in implementing methods to reduce cost of existing processes and equipment.
• Effective working relations with represented employees
• Familiarity with system development, facility engineering, integration, operations, sustainment, or launch processing experience.
• Experienced in Earned Value Management (EVM) and Control Account Management.
• Familiarity with near/long-term planning and scheduling.
• Familiarity with Supply Chain Management.
• Familiarity with Cost Plus and Fixed Price Contracts.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California or New York City is $161,500 - $304,300. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

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

This position is incentive plan eligible.
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.
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First