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Description: The Work

The T.A.L.E.N.T. (Training Aspiring Locals to Engineer a New Tomorrow) Apprentice manager in Moorestown, NJ has the following primary duties:

(1) Manage approximately 15 High School Graduates - Engineering Apprentices across engineering functions Software, Hardware, Systems, and Integration and Test on Integrated Warfare Systems & Sensors (IWSS) Programs;

(2) Recruit and select new apprentices, and support all high school hiring activities for the Moorestown Engineering & Technology (E&T) organization to include outreach network events in the local community and school divisions.

(3) Manage the engineering work assignments of apprentices, including building effective relationships with first line managers in all engineering functions, project leadership, and senior management;

(4) Meet regularly with apprentices to discuss tasking, qualification card, education, professionalism, teambuilding, mentorship, career development plan and education opportunities;

(5) Support the training & development of the apprentices by ensuring qualification cards are provided for each apprentice, track qualification card progress through the program and ensure mentor involvement;

(6) Provide assistance and guidance to apprentices that are pursuing higher education opportunities such as certifications and college level classes;

(7) Support career growth opportunities for apprentices;

(8) Provide apprentice program status updates and briefings to leadership at site, business, and corporate levels.

Who we are

The Apprentice manager will have managerial responsibilities such as workforce planning, employee development plans, career discussions, yearly performance objectives, performance reviews, salary plans, and education plans for apprentices. A successful candidate will be an integral part of the Moorestown T.A.L.E.N.T. Apprenticeship team of managers that work towards common practices and goals across the Moorestown site. The manager may also be assigned to take on direct/contract work, proposals, or other business projects as appropriate.

Who you are

A successful candidate must be well versed in Full Spectrum Leadership and must have a proven track record of exhibiting those attributes. A successful candidate should have demonstrated high performance in multiple product areas to include technical and business assignments.

The ideal candidate will have familiarity with Rotary & Mission Systems (RMS) Engineering processes and development lifecycle, engineering domains and org structure, RMS products and programs, as well as existing and robust set of relationships with the Moorestown E&T management team.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated volunteer and service accomplishments, particularly in the K-12 school divisions, as well as demonstrated leadership abilities and experience. The ideal candidate will also have an understanding of recruiting skills necessary to attract aspiring high school apprentice candidates that possess engineering acumen into applying for the program. Previous experience across STEM activities and disciplines will benefit in the classrooms and onsite educational events such as Women in Engineering and Minorities in Engineering events. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding communication and presentation skills necessary to successfully interact across multiple LM organizations, including executive leadership. In addition, there will be opportunities to present to audiences during special speaking events at Elementary, Middle, and High Schools as well as school board and superintendent executive meetings.

Why Join Us

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

Basic Qualifications:

- Demonstrated experience leading engineering

teams

- Bachelor's Degree required

- 8+ years of experience in a STEM related field.

- Qualified candidates must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. This requires U.S. Citizenship.

Desired Skills:

Experience working across IWSS programs, having developed relationships with the Moorestown sites.

Knowledge of T.A.L.E.N.T. Apprentice Program.

Recruiting Experience

Full Spectrum Leadership knowledge and Practical Application.

Current knowledge of RMS programs and engineering lifecycle processes.

Multi-domain engineering experience or awareness.

Experience in the E&T organization.

Ability to be a direct mentor to the apprentice and provide guidance as they mature in a professional work environment.

Excellent Communication Skills

Involvement with local STEM programs

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

Clearance Level: Secret

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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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.

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: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Systems Engineering: Software

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First