Configuration Manager Associate

Lockheed Martin

Job Description

Who we are

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. Our Manassas campus is a thriving center of engineering expertise, fostering a culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the creation of exceptional products. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

What We're Doing

At Lockheed Martin, we're at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and innovation. Our campus in Manassas, Virginia is a hub for engineering excellence, where we tackle some of the world's most challenging engineering problems. We pride ourselves on our culture of creativity, excellence, and product innovation.

The Work

Responsibilities

As the Configuration Management (CM) Manager, you will lead the end to end CM function for all Undersea Mission Systems programs at the Manassas site, ensuring configuration integrity across hardware, software, and digital data threads. Your key responsibilities include:

  • Strategic CM Leadership – Define the vision and roadmap for configuration and data management processes, aligning them with enterprise digital thread initiatives and automation strategies.
  • Change Control Oversight – Direct the analysis, authorization, and documentation of engineering change proposals; ensure modification records are coordinated for management control and that all change orders meet contractual and regulatory requirements.
  • Cross Functional Coordination – Partner with engineering, quality, manufacturing, software development, and data control teams to review released engineering change data, assess impact on the overall product, and integrate required updates.
  • Software Configuration Control – Govern baseline management, version control, and release processes for all software artifacts, incorporating best in class tools and automated pipelines.
  • Automation & Digital Thread Integration – Drive business transformation by embedding CM activities within model based systems engineering (MBSE) environments, leveraging PLM/ALM platforms and emerging AI/ML solutions to reduce manual effort and improve traceability.
  • Team Management & Development – Recruit, train, and mentor a high performing CM team (associate managers, supervisors, and exempt professionals). Manage performance assessments, work assignments, salary recommendations, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
  • Customer & Stakeholder Engagement – Ensure customer requirements are accurately reflected in configuration baselines; communicate change impact analyses to U.S. Government customers, prime contractors, and internal senior leaders.
  • Compliance & Reporting – Maintain adherence to Lockheed Martin CM policies, DoD regulations, and contract terms; produce periodic metrics, status reports, and audits for senior management.

Why Join Us

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

Joining Lockheed Martin Means Becoming Part Of a Team That's Making a Significant Impact In The Field Of Engineering. When You Choose To Work With Us, You'll Enjoy

  • An excellent working environment equipped with state-of-the-art tools.
  • The opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and top-notch professionals.
  • A chance to be a part of solving some of the world's most challenging engineering problems.
  • A culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the development of remarkable products.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level, work on groundbreaking projects, and be a part of a team that thrives on innovation, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our mission.

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.

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Desired Skills

  • Experience driving CM automation and digital thread integration across hardware software product lines.
  • Prior work on submarine, maritime, or under sea warfare systems.
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and risk management processes.
  • Experience interfacing with U.S. Government customers, prime contractors, and prime level subcontractors.

Other Important Information

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.

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