Chief of Staff - Canada and Latin America
Top Benefits
About the role
Business Development
Ottawa, ON
19076BR
About the role
Reporting to the VP and Regional Executive (RE) of Lockheed Martin Canada and Latin America, the Chief of Staff acts as a strategic partner to the VP/RE of Lockheed Martin Canada and Latin America, enabling focus on enterprise priorities by driving alignment, execution, and integration of the Canada and Latin America strategies with Lockheed Martin corporate objectives.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Chief of Staff anticipates the VP’s needs, integrates across Global Business Development & Strategy (GBDS), Business Areas (BAs), and corporate functions, and ensures disciplined execution of priorities. The role requires strong strategic judgment, business and financial acumen, executive presence, and the ability to deliver high‑quality work products in a fast‑paced, complex environment. The following provides an example of how the Chief of Staff works to align and integrate the strategy for the regions with the corporation:
- Support the GBDS Leadership Team to develop, integrate, and execute Canada and Latin American growth strategies aligned to Lockheed Martin corporate objectives.
Executive Enablement & Decision Support
- Anticipate the VP’s information, planning, and decision‑making needs; operate with delegated authority when appropriate.
- Prepare executive‑level materials, including briefing packages, dashboards, chart packs, and presentations for internal and external engagements.
- Coordinate requests for information across stakeholders and synthesize complex inputs into clear, executive‑ready insights.
Governance, Planning & Leadership Forums
- Develop agendas for and facilitate GBDi Leadership Team meetings, BA collaboration forums, and offsite sessions.
- Capture key decisions, actions, and risks; establish ownership and timelines to ensure follow‑through and execution.
- Ensure effective governance, cadence and alignment across leadership bodies**.**
Financial & Performance Management
- Own GBDi budget tracking, forecasting, and reporting in close partnership with Finance & Business Operations (F&BO).
- Monitor performance metrics and provide insights to support resource allocation, prioritization, and strategic decision‑making.
Executive Engagements & Special Projects
- Lead planning and execution of GBDi executive visits outside of Canada, including coordination across stakeholders and geographies.
- Manage special projects and cross‑functional initiatives as assigned, often involving sensitive issues or time‑critical deliverables.
What you bring to the role
- Demonstrated experience operating in an executive or enterprise‑level environment.
- Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and business acumen skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders without direct authority.
- Strong financial acumen, including experience partnering on budgets and forecasts.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with experience creating and delivering executive‑level presentations.
- Outstanding organizational skills, sound judgment, and comfort operating independently in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment.
- Proficiency with collaboration tools and executive reporting technologies.
Additional skills desired for the role
- Experience owning or managing budgets in a complex organization.
- Experience working with the Canadian defence sector and government procurement environment.
- Experience working within a large, matrixed, or global organization.
What we offer you
We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:
- Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
- Competitive compensation
- Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
- Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:
- Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
- A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
- Medical Travel Insurance
- Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
- A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
- Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
- Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
- Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
- Education Assistance Program
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
- Self-directed Mentoring
Pay Transparency
At Lockheed Martin Canada, we comply with all pay transparency requirements and believe sharing pay ranges for open roles can foster a more equitable workforce.
Salary Range
$136,000 - $178,500
About us
Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the corporate enterprise operations team supporting all Lockheed Martin business areas and interests across Canada.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed.
Employee Type
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Security requirement for this role
Controlled Goods Program
Clearance required for role
Nato Secret
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About Lockheed Martin
We connect customers with integrated solutions & predictive technologies to ensure they stay ahead of emerging threats.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
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Chief of Staff - Canada and Latin America
Top Benefits
About the role
Business Development
Ottawa, ON
19076BR
About the role
Reporting to the VP and Regional Executive (RE) of Lockheed Martin Canada and Latin America, the Chief of Staff acts as a strategic partner to the VP/RE of Lockheed Martin Canada and Latin America, enabling focus on enterprise priorities by driving alignment, execution, and integration of the Canada and Latin America strategies with Lockheed Martin corporate objectives.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Chief of Staff anticipates the VP’s needs, integrates across Global Business Development & Strategy (GBDS), Business Areas (BAs), and corporate functions, and ensures disciplined execution of priorities. The role requires strong strategic judgment, business and financial acumen, executive presence, and the ability to deliver high‑quality work products in a fast‑paced, complex environment. The following provides an example of how the Chief of Staff works to align and integrate the strategy for the regions with the corporation:
- Support the GBDS Leadership Team to develop, integrate, and execute Canada and Latin American growth strategies aligned to Lockheed Martin corporate objectives.
Executive Enablement & Decision Support
- Anticipate the VP’s information, planning, and decision‑making needs; operate with delegated authority when appropriate.
- Prepare executive‑level materials, including briefing packages, dashboards, chart packs, and presentations for internal and external engagements.
- Coordinate requests for information across stakeholders and synthesize complex inputs into clear, executive‑ready insights.
Governance, Planning & Leadership Forums
- Develop agendas for and facilitate GBDi Leadership Team meetings, BA collaboration forums, and offsite sessions.
- Capture key decisions, actions, and risks; establish ownership and timelines to ensure follow‑through and execution.
- Ensure effective governance, cadence and alignment across leadership bodies**.**
Financial & Performance Management
- Own GBDi budget tracking, forecasting, and reporting in close partnership with Finance & Business Operations (F&BO).
- Monitor performance metrics and provide insights to support resource allocation, prioritization, and strategic decision‑making.
Executive Engagements & Special Projects
- Lead planning and execution of GBDi executive visits outside of Canada, including coordination across stakeholders and geographies.
- Manage special projects and cross‑functional initiatives as assigned, often involving sensitive issues or time‑critical deliverables.
What you bring to the role
- Demonstrated experience operating in an executive or enterprise‑level environment.
- Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and business acumen skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders without direct authority.
- Strong financial acumen, including experience partnering on budgets and forecasts.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with experience creating and delivering executive‑level presentations.
- Outstanding organizational skills, sound judgment, and comfort operating independently in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment.
- Proficiency with collaboration tools and executive reporting technologies.
Additional skills desired for the role
- Experience owning or managing budgets in a complex organization.
- Experience working with the Canadian defence sector and government procurement environment.
- Experience working within a large, matrixed, or global organization.
What we offer you
We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:
- Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
- Competitive compensation
- Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
- Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:
- Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
- A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
- Medical Travel Insurance
- Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
- A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
- Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
- Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
- Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
- Education Assistance Program
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
- Self-directed Mentoring
Pay Transparency
At Lockheed Martin Canada, we comply with all pay transparency requirements and believe sharing pay ranges for open roles can foster a more equitable workforce.
Salary Range
$136,000 - $178,500
About us
Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the corporate enterprise operations team supporting all Lockheed Martin business areas and interests across Canada.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed.
Employee Type
Full Time
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Security requirement for this role
Controlled Goods Program
Clearance required for role
Nato Secret
Not the right fit? Search for of Staff jobs in Ottawa, ON
About Lockheed Martin
We connect customers with integrated solutions & predictive technologies to ensure they stay ahead of emerging threats.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.