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**Description:** Lockheed Martin Government Affairs is seeking a driven, collaborative professional to join our Congressional Affairs team as an Operations Manager, Legislative Affairs, focusing on programs within Lockheed Martin’s Aeronautics business area\. This position is critical to advancing Aeronautics priorities on Capitol Hill, leading detailed legislative analysis, and engaging with internal stakeholders\.

Ideal candidates should possess a solid background in the legislative process, with direct experience working with the four Congressional defense committees being required\. The candidate will be expected to register as a federal lobbyist and will be responsible for direct lobbying on Capitol Hill\. Additionally, the candidate will have several internal responsibilities, such as analysis and contributing to grassroots activities, including supplier fly\-ins and other events\. This position is ideal for someone with comprehensive legislative knowledge seeking to further develop their career as a federal lobbyist\. This role will report to the Vice President of Congressional Affairs for Aeronautics programs\.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, international relations, business, or a related field\.

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in a congressional office, executive branch, defense industry, or government relations role

• Minimum 5 years direct legislative affairs experience

• Strong understanding of the congressional legislative process and defense budget cycle\.

• Demonstrated ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships\.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret level clearance

Desired Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills\.

• Goal\-oriented team player focused on adding value, deepening knowledge and increasing efficiencies\.

**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:** 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\.

**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:** 9x80 every other Friday off

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:** CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

**Relocation Available:** Possible

**Career Area:** Business Development

**Type:** Full\-Time

**Shift:** First