**Description:** Unlock your potential as a Systems Engineering IT Operations Manager, leading a talented team of IT professionals in the Enterprise Operations Classified IT team, and driving the success of the Aeronautics business area\. We're looking for a visionary leader who can provide strategic guidance and operational expertise to deliver top\-notch IT services and support for classified programs, from concept to deployment\. If you're a seasoned professional with a passion for systems engineering and IT operations, we invite you to join our team and take your career to the next level\. **What you will do:** \* Lead and manage a team of highly skilled IT professionals, providing guidance and oversight to ensure exceptional performance \* Develop and implement effective personnel and resource management strategies, including staffing, training, and development plans \* Provide technical leadership and expertise to resolve complex issues and ensure program success \* Collaborate with cross\-functional teams to drive the adoption of emerging technologies and digital transformation \* Foster a culture of innovation, employee engagement, and continuous improvement \* Ensure the application of systems engineering principles and practices across the full development life cycle \* Manage program performance, including cost, schedule, and technical commitments, and ensure effective communication with stakeholders **Who you are:** You are a seasoned IT leader with a strong background in systems engineering and operations, and a proven track record of driving success in complex environments\. You possess excellent technical, business, and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate high\-performing teams\. You're a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results\. You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, as required by the position\. If you're a motivated and talented professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity\. **What’s In It For You:** From flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits, we're committed to investing in your future and security\. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here\. Join a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make a meaningful impact\. We provide the resources and flexibility to enable inspiration and focus, and we're looking for talented individuals who share our passion for innovation and excellence\. **Basic Qualifications:** • Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a security clearance, as required by the position\. • Experience leading multi\-discipline Systems IT teams, preferably in a classified environment • Experience with effective project management • Demonstrated ability to work seamlessly across organization boundaries • Self\-motivated with ability to identify and drive process improvements\. • Capable of building effective relationships with teams and subject matter experts • Experience with managing JSIG / Risk Management Framework \(RMF\) • Knowledge of Agile DevSecOps principles and methodologies **Desired Skills:** • Experience developing and implementing digital transformation strategies, leveraging technologies such as cloud, DevSecOps, and automation, to drive business innovation and integrate with existing IT platforms\. • Experience with IT service management leveraging Agile processes, Kanban, and other iterative methodologies to deliver efficient and effective IT services\. • Ability to design and implement meaningful metrics and Key Performance Indicators \(KPIs\) to measure IT service delivery, increase service flow efficiency, and enhance overall customer experience\. • Proven experience leading cloud migration strategies, including planning, execution, and optimization of hybrid cloud environments, with a focus on security, efficiency, and cost\-effectiveness\. • Active Top Secret • DoD 8570 Certification Level II • Knowledge of Special Access Programs **Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration\. **Clearance Level:** Top 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:** 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:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week **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:** ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** Information Technology **Type:** Full\-Time **Shift:** First