Solutions Architecture Product Owner

Standard Job Description

What We''re Doing

Our team, the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) team at Lockheed Martin, is dedicated to engineering, developing, and integrating new capabilities for the Missile Defense System that protects the United States and its allies. While we are part of a large organization, we operate within smaller, agile teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Our responsibilities include Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, Automated Testing, Cyber Security, and enhancing critical missile defense technologies.

The Work

The role sits at the heart of an integrated solutions architecture and systems engineering effort, working on a multi company team to define the operational, physical, functional, and technical architectures that will shape an evolving C2BMC (Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications) capability. As the product owner for the architecture, you will own the backlog of architecture artifacts, prioritize capability delivery, and ensure that each increment aligns with stakeholder expectations. You will architect missile defense command and control and battle management systems, leveraging existing COTS/GOTS components while guaranteeing full DoD interoperability. A core responsibility is turning high level mission needs into a cohesive hardware software solution, analyzing requirements, articulating desired capabilities to developers, engineers, SMEs, and users, and producing and maintaining system models, interface control documents, and functional flow diagrams. You will also design and develop new systems, modernize legacy platforms, drive the roadmap for architectural evolution, lead portions of the design effort, and support internal and external design reviews with clear written and oral technical presentations.

Please Note:

• This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.
• The role will involve approximately 10% travel to customer sites throughout the U.S.

Who We Are

As leader of the C2BMC team, Lockheed Martin directs a partnership of highly responsive industry leaders developing and fielding the backbone of America's missile defense. Together, this national team supports the design, development, test, integration and fielding of hardware and software elements that enable the Missile Defense System (MDS) to function effectively and continually. You will also have the opportunity to interface with our key customers in the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Why Join Us

• Excellent benefits and amenities.
• Ongoing career development and support.
• Rewards and recognition for your hard work.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off for work/life balance.
• Mentorship opportunities

Designs, develops and oversees system architectures, including complex systems and systems design activities. Serves as focal point for the development and communication of the system architecture. Ensures conversion of mission requirements into total systems solutions that account for design and technology maturity constraints of the system. Develops systems and system element architecture, design, and interface definition. Supports internal and external design reviews. Maintains knowledge of current and developing technologies and design and analysis methodologies. Develops models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development.

Basic Qualifications

• A final secret clearance is required for consideration
• Extensive track record of designing, developing, and integrating complex command and control or battle management solutions.
• A strong foundation in systems architecture, leveraging frameworks such as DoDAF, MODAF, or TOGAF, enables you to translate mission requirements into complete, technology ready system solutions while respecting TRL constraints.
• Experience in internal and external design reviews, producing models and architectural guidelines that steer both current initiatives and future development
• Ability to manage stakeholder priorities and define acceptance criteria for each architectural release

Desired Skills

• Deep understanding of DoD and missile defense C2BMC architectures, system concepts, and standard test and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to identify, define, and communicate desired capabilities to both technical and non technical audiences.
• Proficiency in creating architecture artifacts (functional diagrams, interface definitions, data models).
• Structured, logical analytical approach to refining high level needs into integrated hardware/software solutions.
• Excellent written and oral communication; skilled at delivering concise, persuasive technical presentations.
• Demonstrated capability to lead complex architecture activities, mentor junior team members, and drive cross functional alignment.
• Certified Product Owner is plus
• Certified Architect (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) or equivalent demonstrated expertise.
• Experience integrating COTS/GOTS components and applying DoD interoperability standards such as MAUD and STANAG.
• Familiarity with model based systems engineering (MBSE) tools (SysML, Enterprise Architect, MagicDraw).
• Prior work on missile defense or other high threat, high availability command and control programs.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate''s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.