Safety Management System (SMS) Manager

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Fort Rucker
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

*This position is contingent upon contract award to Lockheed Martin. Estimated award date is June 2026. Any job offers extended to chosen candidates will include a contingency clause stating that the offer is dependent on Lockheed Martin securing the contract.* WHAT WE’RE DOING Rotary and Mission Systems' Training, Logistics and Simulation (TLS) business is Lockheed Martin’s center of excellence for training and logistics products and services, serving the U.S. military and more than 65 international customers around the world. TLS develops programs that teach service men and women skills to accomplish their most challenging missions — flying the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft, navigating ships, and driving armored vehicles. THE WORK The U.S. Army’s Flight School Next (FSN) program modernizes Initial Entry Rotary?Wing training by shifting to a contractor?owned, contractor?operated model that consolidates the training system, outsources aircraft and instruction, and uses modern helicopters, simulators, and digital tools to train 800?1,500 pilots annually—delivering faster, more cost?effective, and higher?proficiency preparation for the Army’s vertical?lift platforms. As a key leader within our RMS Safety Management team, you will: • Manage the Safety Management System (SMS) implementation team to include oversight and implementation across the four pillars of SMS with adherence to Lockheed Martin, National (FAA, DCMA), and International regulatory requirements across all functional groups, • Manage the approval process for all objectives, work statements, budgets, schedules and risk management plans related to SMS activities, • Oversee SMS audits within areas of applicability and reports effectiveness of the SMS program, • Develop and coach others in the execution of SMS activities. • Lead and coordinate subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, • Execute OneLM Culture adoption, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition actions. • Participate in safety reviews, give formal presentations, and oversee SMS activities including internal as well as external audits by our customers including the FAA and DCMA • Serve as the company SMS subject matter expert and engages with company Senior and Executive Leader Teams on SMS implementation status through periodic progress reports and briefings. Please Note: This position is located at a facility that requires special access and requires the selected candidate to be a US Citizen. WHO YOU ARE You are an experienced safety professional and leader with a strong background in aviation product and operational safety. You excel at leading SMS implementation, coaching teams, and navigating FAA and DCMA regulatory environments. WHY JOIN US In this role you will have the opportunity to shape the safety culture across aviation programs, driving compliance and risk mitigation that protect critical missions and ensure operational excellence. Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high?performing, and mission?ready. You’ll enjoy world?class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work?life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree and 6 or more years of professional experience • Experience with Aviation products (rotorcraft preferred) • Experience with Operational safety • Experience with System safety This position is located at a facility that requires special access and requires the selected candidate to be a US Citizen Desired skills • Experience with FAA and DCMA audits • Experience leading or coaching or managing others • Safety Management System (SMS) experience • Accident Investigation experience 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $122,900 - $216,660. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $141,300 - $244,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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