Senior Manager – Science & Technology (S&T) Programs
25037.5010
Apply to this job CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS Until 9/23/2026 8+ years exp First posted June 9, 2026 Last posted July 25, 2026
Job description
• 8+ years of direct experience working with or in support of DoD R&D organizations.
• In-depth understanding of the DoD S&T enterprise, including organizations such as OSD(R&E), DARPA, and Service labs (e.g., AFRL, ARL, ONR).
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD budget formulation and execution processes, including interaction with the PPBE system.
• Familiarity with defense policy and strategy environments, including participation in or collaboration with defense-focused think tanks.
• Familiarity with Lockheed Martin advanced technology programs.
• Proven ability to assess and communicate the impact of emerging and disruptive technologies on defense capabilities.
• Subject matter expertise in at least one major technology area such as hypersonics, directed energy, missile defense, or counter-UAS systems.
• Exceptional communication, briefing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Active DoD security clearance - Secret.
• In-depth understanding of the DoD S&T enterprise, including organizations such as OSD(R&E), DARPA, and Service labs (e.g., AFRL, ARL, ONR).
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD budget formulation and execution processes, including interaction with the PPBE system.
• Familiarity with defense policy and strategy environments, including participation in or collaboration with defense-focused think tanks.
• Familiarity with Lockheed Martin advanced technology programs.
• Proven ability to assess and communicate the impact of emerging and disruptive technologies on defense capabilities.
• Subject matter expertise in at least one major technology area such as hypersonics, directed energy, missile defense, or counter-UAS systems.
• Exceptional communication, briefing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Active DoD security clearance - Secret.
About this role
Summary
Lead defense technology programs with DoD agencies, managing strategies and stakeholder engagement.
Job title
Senior Manager – Science & Technology (S&T) Programs
Experience level
8+ years
Minimum experience
8+ years exp
Industry
aerospace
Location requirements
Headquarters in the US, remote not specified
Salary
Not specified
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
doD R&Dbudget formulationdefense policytechnology assessmentstakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
think tanksadvance technology programssecurity clearance
Specializations
defensetechnologyhypersonicsdirected energymissile defense
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
Work arrangement unknown