Senior Staff Financial Management - Skunk Works - Level 5

Description: Senior Staff Financial Management - Skunk Works - Level 5

Location: Fort Worth TX

What You Will Be Doing
The Senior Staff Financial Management Level 5 role supports advanced development programs within Skunk Works, serving as a financial lead for complex, high-visibility initiatives. This role acts as the Cost Integration Team Lead, providing strategic and hands-on financial leadership across program execution, baseline management, earned value performance, and forecasting. The position partners closely with program leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure financial integrity, cost control, and actionable insights that drive informed decision-making. This leader plays a critical role in managing performance measurement baselines, developing estimates at complete, assessing risks and trends, and delivering clear financial analysis to support program success in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities
Act as Lead on the Cost Integration Team

Execute day-to-day Program Finance activities in support of ADP programs within Skunk Works.

Establish, manage, and maintain Performance Measurement Baselines (PMB) in alignment with program requirements.

Analyze and reconcile actual costs, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance with financial standards.

Develop and maintain Estimates at Complete (EAC), incorporating cost performance, risks, and program changes.

Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis, including selection and application of appropriate earned value techniques.

Prepare variance analyses and provide clear, actionable explanations using enterprise financial toolsets.

Conduct financial cost analyses, including cost allocation, cost control, and trend analysis.

Prepare program financial reports, contractual deliverables, and materials for internal and external reviews.

Support the development and documentation of corrective action plans to address cost and schedule variances.

Prepare financial analyses and briefings for presentation to program leadership and management.

Whats In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martins comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are
Youre a seasoned finance leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-visibility environments and brings deep expertise in program finance, earned value management, and performance measurement. Youre comfortable owning complex cost baselines, forecasting through uncertainty, and turning detailed financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders. Known for your sound judgment and attention to detail, you proactively identify risks, drive corrective actions, and hold a high bar for accuracy and compliance. You build trust across cross-functional teams, communicate with confidence at the executive level, and bring a steady, solutions-oriented approach to supporting advanced development programs within Skunk Works.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline

Experience with ERP/financial systems (e.g., Cobra, Empower, BLCR Lite, SAP)

Experience with LM EVM policies and
procedures

Experience with various Finance
functions (i.e. EVM, Material Management,
Subcontract Management.)

Experience with DCMA Data Driven Metrics
(DDM)

Analytical and problem-solving experience with
attention to detail and reporting accuracy

Experience synthesizing complex data sets, conducting rootcause analysis, and presenting clear recommendations

Experience with Microsoft Office products
including Excel, Word and Power Point
Desired Skills:
Proven record of leading crossfunctional initiatives, influencing senior leadership, and mentoring junior staff
Demonstrated ability to Analyze & Interpret
complex Program / EVM Metrics
Demonstrated experience in driving complex
issues or problems to successful closure
Ability to identify process improvements and see ideas through to implementation
Quick learner with aptitude for systems and processes
Proactive self-starter
Ability to learn new tools quickly
Experience/Knowledge Earned Value techniques, Labor Charging, Tracking, Variance Reporting, Budget Changes and EAC's.
8+ years of related finance experiences preferably with EVM
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: 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, youre 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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Finance
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First