Business Operations Sr Manager / Lvl 6 / Arlington, TX

• 12+ years of progressive finance experience in aerospace/defense or complex program environments.
• 5+ years of people‑management experience overseeing finance professionals.
• Proven track record of financial stewardship for large defense program (>$500M)
• Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and financial planning & analysis (FP&A)
• Management of multiple contracts/portfolios at the same time

You will be the Business Operations Sr Manager for the Finance & Business Operations team. Our team is responsible for driving financial and operational results for a major program or portfolio of programs, managing internal financial metrics and external performance reporting.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Business Operations Sr Manager you will be responsible for delivering strategic financial leadership and operational excellence across the assigned portfolio.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Develop and execute financial plans that align with program objectives and drive cost‑effective outcomes.
• Monitor internal financial metrics and produce external performance reports for senior leadership.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to identify operational improvements and implement best‑practice processes.
• Provide insight and guidance on budgeting, forecasting, and earned‑value measurement.
• Lead performance reviews and communicate results to senior management.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, results‑oriented leader who thrives in a fast‑paced defense environment and brings a strong business‑finance background to complex program challenges. This role offers high visibility, direct impact on mission‑critical outcomes, and the opportunity to shape financial strategy for a leading portfolio.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with OTAs
• Competitive capture experience
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Strategic thinking & business acumen
• Decision‑making under ambiguity
• Collaborative stakeholder management
• Continuous improvement mindset

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.