JOB ID: 732286BR

Date posted: Jun. 12, 2026

Description:

Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our outstanding skills and experiences to create, craft and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture supports employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, encouragement and focus and if you have the passion, we want to build a better tomorrow with you!

As a Mk21A EMD Product Owner, you will be responsible for cost, schedule and technical performance of a product(s) within the MK21A program. You will have ownership of all aspects from design through delivery. The Product Owner will oversee daily tasking across a multi-functional team, including but not limited to, engineering, supply chain, contracts, finance, planning and production. This position will be Control Account Manager (CAM) of record for multiple control accounts associated with that product. The candidate will work closely with the component Certified Principal Engineers (CPE) and Responsible System Engineer, to help resolve any technical issues. This individual will directly support the IPT Lead for either the RV, AFS, or Support Equipment.
The role is challenging, but also very rewarding with significant potential for exposure on this high-visibility program and career advancement in the Program Management function. We invite all who have a passion for space, missile defense, and program management to apply.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Cost, Technical, Schedule execution for selected product(s), with a focus on meeting delivery commitment dates.
• Resolving programmatic challenges within your scope and establishing risk mitigation activities
• Supporting the overall programmatic business rhythm for baseline management, monthly reporting, status and communication, and overall Earned Value Management (EVM) performance of your span of control. This can include generation of monthly VARs for current period and CTD performance of ControlAccounts.
• Lead the design and development culture to focus on Digital Engineering and Design for “X” to ensure efficient design and production without escapes, and enhanced communication across all functional disciplines
• Developing a baseline plan and managing overall execution of support organizations which are required to ensure program execution success, such as Supply Chain (subcontracts and piece part) procurements, Production Operations, Engineering, Finance and Planning.
• Coordinate staffing requirements for your program scope with the entire program leadership team for consolidation of total program requirements
• Report out to the Mk21A Program Manager, IPT Lead, and RSE at recurring reviews within the program business rhythm
• Promote an environment of continuous improvement and digital transformation within your responsible program scope

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience developing and executing cost and

schedule baselines

• Understanding of Control Account Management

(CAM) responsibilities, including Earned Value
Management (EVM) and managing performance
metrics.

• Ability to travel on an as-needed basis

Desired Skills:

• Experience working with multiple functions

simultaneously to execute a program, including
Program Management, Engineering, Production,
Supply Chain, Planning and Finance

• Excellent communication and interpersonal

skills, including an ability to interact effectively
with staff, customers, management, and peers

• Proven experience in driving and implementing

affordability and producibility changes, especially
those directly impacting program performance

• Direct Control Account Manager (CAM) experiences, including Earned Value Management (EVM) and managing performance metrics
• Experience executing Design for “X” concepts,

and performing DfX scorecard assessments

• Knowledge of Digital Transformation tools and

application to improve program performance

• Direct Subcontract Management experience
• Direct Production Operations experience
• Familiar with Air Force Reentry Vehicle

programs and Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center
/ ICBM Customer

• Experience across the entire program life cycle

Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level:

TS/SCI

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
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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:

Program Management

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
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