Leadership starts here.
Our Leadership Development Programs (LDPs) are built for people who want to grow fast, take on real responsibility, and kick off their careers with a bang.
These aren’t classroom simulations. You’ll rotate through critical roles, work alongside top talent, and build the skills, experience, and network to lead with confidence.
Where the Best Start Building
You’ll take on high-impact projects from day one.
Your ideas will be heard, your decisions will carry weight, and your work will move real missions forward.
Work alongside mentors and leaders who’ve walked the path before you. Their insight helps you grow faster and avoid the detours.
You’ll build a lasting network of peers and champions. People who’ll challenge you, advocate for you, and help open doors long after the program ends.
Rotate across teams and disciplines that push you to think bigger, adapt faster, and lead smarter.
These aren’t surface-level tours. They’re immersive roles with real responsibility.
Explore the paths available through our Leadership Development Programs.
Communications Leadership Development Program (CLDP)
Duration: 2 Years | Format: Rotational Program
Build the skills to craft messages that move missions. In this program, you’ll rotate through areas like executive messaging, social media, brand marketing, media relations, and internal comms. You’ll learn from seasoned pros and gain the tools to lead communication strategies that shape how the world sees Lockheed Martin.
Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP)
Duration: 3 Years | Format: Rotational Program
Step into real engineering challenges that drive innovation. From advanced systems to next generation tech, you’ll rotate through complex projects, build technical depth, and grow as a leader in fast moving, high stakes environments. You won’t just contribute. You’ll help shape what gets built.
Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP)
Duration: 3 Years | Format: Rotational Program
Make the numbers matter. This program puts you at the center of critical decisions through three high impact rotations. You’ll gain exposure to financial strategy, business operations, and executive mentorship while building the skills to lead in one of the most vital parts of the business.
Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP)
Duration: 3 Years | Format: Rotational Program
People are our greatest asset and this program builds the leaders who support them. Through immersive rotations, you’ll work in areas like talent strategy, organizational development, and workforce planning. You’ll learn how to drive culture, shape teams, and lead through change.
Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP)
Duration: 3 Years | Format: Rotational Program
Keep the mission moving. In this program, you’ll rotate across manufacturing, supply chain, and production leadership roles. You’ll gain hands-on experience in the systems and processes that keep Lockheed Martin running and develop the skills to lead operations at scale.
Other Leadership Training & Development Opportunities
Center for Leadership Excellence
At our Center for Leadership Excellence, we also offer courses to help you develop business acumen and refresh your leadership skills:
- Advanced Business Case
- Business Management Institute
- Capturing New Business Institute
- Competitive Intelligence/Positioning to Win
- Contracts Leadership Institute
"WINGS" Mentorship Program
We believe in the power of mentorship and offer a variety of programs to support our employees in their career development.
Our expert mentors and advisors will provide you with the knowledge, values and skills you need to succeed in a career with us. We're committed to giving back to the community by extending our mentorship programs beyond Lockheed Martin to suppliers, small-business owners, high school students interested in STEM fields and more.
Explore Roles. Build Your Edge.
We're a team of thinkers and doers, united by a steadfast commitment to serving our customers.
Explore a selection of stories, experiences and insights told by the employees who live them every day.