Government Affairs Sr Manager (Air Force) Las Vegas

The Senior Manager, Lockheed Martin Government Affairs (LMGA), Las Vegas, Nevada, has experience and specific knowledge of roles, responsibilities and operations of the USAF Warfare Center, subordinate Wings and their associate units, Creech AFB, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), and Edwards AFB test operations. Candidates must have general familiarization with Lockheed Martin products and services relevant to key customer set with ability to establish professional working relationships with appropriate military leaders, units, and nearby Nevada/California civilian communities to support Lockheed Martin business objectives. As the LMGA representative, provides support to coordinate engagement and communication between LM business area representatives and local government customers to create a competitive advantage and support long-term growth of Lockheed Martin.

Specific Responsibilities

Manage the LMGA Field Office in Las Vegas, Nevada. Serve as the Lockheed Martin point-of-contact for the USAF Warfare Center and resident Wing Staffs. Provide Las Vegas area expertise to company program and Strategy & Business Development staffs and coordinate with other LMGA field offices to synchronize activities across common or complementary lines of effort to achieve business and customer objectives. Prioritize actions related to F-35 and F-22 Test and Evaluation, follow-on modernization, Collaborative Combat Aircraft, 5th/6th Generation tactics development, Advanced Battle Management/Joint All-Domain Command & Control and advanced virtual simulation capabilities. Identify and report emerging test or Tactics, Techniques and Procedures trends to influence company IRAD, new business or keep sold opportunities.

Assist as the singular LMGA Point of Contact for coordinating LM company engagements or contacts with Senior or strategically significant customers (key decision-makers or influential stakeholders) at the USAF Warfare Center and other Nellis, Creech, and Edwards units. Provide leadership and coordination for LM participation in Las Vegas area trade association events and in support of positive relations with local communities. Provide subject matter expertise supporting internal program reviews, color teams, and other business area events.

Travel as necessary to support relevant Lockheed Martin business opportunities and to maintain appropriate internal and external customer relationships.