Security Sr Manager with Security Clearance

About the Team

Lockheed Martin's Aeronautics business, home of the F-35 Lightning II fighter, is recognized for its industry-leading Corporate Security organization. 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 we place a strong emphasis on empowering employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Senior Manager of Facility Protection at Air Force Plant 4 in Fort Worth. Reporting to the Fort Worth Security & Emergency Services Director, you will provide security oversight for a massive multi-hundred-acre facility supporting over 20,000 employees, contractors, and visitors. This site includes active production and flight lines, requiring a robust approach to safeguarding personnel and property while maintaining strict compliance with customer facility security and fire requirements.

The Facility Protection department encompasses Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management, and Security Forces Operations. In this senior capacity, you will serve as the primary liaison with senior leaders from multiple government oversight agencies, local, state, and federal law enforcement, as well as counterparts across Aero and Corporate locations. Your mission is to lead a diverse team of firefighters, inspectors, EMTs, and security professionals, ensuring the seamless operation of armed contact security, parking administration, and physical security systems.

Day in the Life

You will drive the strategic direction of the facility's protection programs, coordinating subordinate recruitment, training, performance assessments, and disciplinary actions. Success in this role requires the ability to interface with Executive Leadership to support ongoing operations and new business opportunities. You will be responsible for developing and executing business cases, budgets, and staffing plans while leading change in a collaborative and inclusive manner.

Expect to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment where you must manage multiple projects and subordinate assignments simultaneously. You will navigate an ambiguous and uncertain landscape, motivating and growing your Security Team members while building effective relationships with government customers and suppliers. Your work will directly impact the safety and security of one of the most critical aerospace production sites in the nation.

Hiring Process & Application

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. If a match is identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Application Window: The application window will close in 90 days. Applicants are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days of the requisition posting date to receive optimal consideration.

Work Schedule: This position operates on a 4x10 hour day schedule (3 days off per week). The selected employee will work part of their schedule remotely and part at the designated Lockheed Martin facility; the specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. We provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility, supported by flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits that enable employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.