Senior Manager, Data Science / Ai / ML

JOB ID: 729788BR

Date posted: Jun. 01, 2026

Description:

Global Production Operations is hiring a Senior Manager to lead our OpsDev team, responsible for identifying \& injecting Application / Ai /ML / Data Science solutions into our operations environments.

OpsDev is a multi-disciplinary team consisting of applications engineers, AI/ML/Data science engineers and embedded Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs).

This role will have a particular focus on supporting the development of products by working with stakeholders to understand their business needs, translate them into data problems, and then set the direction to solve those problems. This individual must drive the work from prototype through to completion and delivery of a minimum viable product or final product so that the business users capture value from the work of the team.

The ideal candidate will have strong focus on the end user experience, ensuring appropriate translation of requirements across different functional vernaculars.

What’s In It For You:

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security,

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. Self-motivated and inspired, you thrive in an environment where you are empowered to work your craft, never settling for the bare minimum.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science from an accredited college in a related discipline

• Applicant MUST have experience managing an engineering or development team

• Expert proficiency in SQL, Python and/or R for data analysis and modeling

• Strong business acumen and ability to translate ambiguous business problems into analytical frameworks

• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

• Experience leveraging frontier Ai models to augment / accelerate / replace human workflows

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desired Skills:

• Experience with the integration of data products into customer applications

• Familiarity with MLOps practices, CI/CD for ML, and model monitoring frameworks (MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker, etc.)

• Experience with NLP, computer vision, or generative AI / LLM applications

• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker)

• Exposure to big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Kafka)

• Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments

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, 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:

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available:

Possible

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

Flexible Schedules, dependent on role

Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management

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