Lockheed Martin IS&GS

Lockheed Martin IS&GS. It was a major business area of the Lockheed Martin corporation, focused on providing advanced information technology, systems integration, and technical services primarily to U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence community customers. Established in 2012 through a consolidation of several legacy units, the organization delivered critical capabilities in cybersecurity, big data analytics, logistics, and complex systems engineering. In 2016, as part of a corporate restructuring, its operations were merged into the newly formed Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems division.

History

The formation of this entity was the result of a strategic realignment within Lockheed Martin to better address the evolving needs of the U.S. federal government. It consolidated several existing business segments, including elements from the former Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Solutions and capabilities from Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Sensors. This consolidation aimed to streamline offerings in the face of changing DoD budget priorities following the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The organization played a significant role in supporting key national security initiatives, such as the Joint Information Environment and various intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) programs. Its operational history was closely tied to major contracts with agencies like the Defense Information Systems Agency and the National Reconnaissance Office.

Organization and structure

The business was organized around core customer domains and technical service lines. Its structure included dedicated units supporting the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, and various national and international civil agencies. Key operational centers were located in Herndon, Virginia, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Orlando, Florida, leveraging proximity to major government customers and partners like the United States Cyber Command and United States Space Command. The internal organization emphasized integrated solutions, combining expertise from formerly separate divisions specializing in C4ISR, enterprise IT, and global sustainment logistics under a unified leadership.

Major programs and contracts

It managed a substantial portfolio of high-value government contracts. A flagship program was the $4.6 billion Joint Range Extension program for the U.S. Air Force, enhancing tactical data links. Other significant contracts included the Army Global Combat Support System-Army, providing logistics IT, and the Space Fence operations and maintenance contract for the United States Space Force. The organization was also a key contractor for the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Information Technology Infrastructure Division, and it supported the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's satellite ground systems. These programs often involved partnerships with other defense primes like Northrop Grumman and Raytheon Technologies.

Capabilities and services

Its core offerings spanned a wide spectrum of advanced technical services. In cybersecurity, it provided network defense and resilient architecture design for entities like the Defense Information Systems Agency. Its systems engineering and integration expertise was applied to complex platforms, including the Aegis Combat System and the Space-Based Infrared System. The business also delivered comprehensive logistics and sustainment support for global DoD operations, alongside sophisticated data analytics and cloud computing solutions tailored for the intelligence community. These capabilities were critical for modernizing the IT infrastructure of agencies such as the United States Department of Homeland Security.

Leadership and key personnel

The organization was led by executives with deep experience in the defense and IT sectors. Upon its creation, it was headed by President Sondra Barbour, a veteran Lockheed Martin executive who previously led the Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Solutions unit. Other key leaders included senior vice presidents overseeing divisions focused on defense and intelligence customers, many of whom had prior careers within the United States Armed Forces or agencies like the National Security Agency. This leadership team was instrumental in guiding the integration of legacy business units and positioning the portfolio before its merger into Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, under the leadership of Rick Edwards.

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