Description:You will be leading and performing within the F-35 Degrader Action Cell (DAC) Team. This team is responsible for collaborating across engineering, logistics, and program teams to implement strategic actions that enhance fleet availability and reduce life cycle costs.

What You Will Be Doing:

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Leading cross-functional projects focused on sustainment improvements and cost-reduction initiatives for the F-35 fleet.

• Investigating and analyzing performance degraders, supply chain posture, and maintenance practices to recommend actionable solutions.

• Supporting the development and optimization of maintenance plans, including updates to existing procedures and documentation.

• Driving project lifecycles end-to-end — from identification and triage, through solution development, implementation, and closure.

• Preparing and delivering high-level briefings to executive leadership, the Joint Program Office (JPO), and other key stakeholders.

• Clearly communicating technical analysis, project impacts, associated risks, and expected efficiencies.

What’s In It For You:

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

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.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications:

• Proven ability to drive positive organizational change that delivers business results aligned with Aero 100 objectives

• Holds demonstrated Project Management and/or Engineering Skills to lead and conduct analysis of complex sustainment/engineering/supply chain issues.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to meet program or project schedule milestones.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Strong understanding of internal, external, and government customer needs

• Effective representation of Sustainment Engineering within broader Sustainment Operations and Line of Business integration groups

• Proven ability to organize, motivate, and unify diverse teams as one cohesive unit

• Demonstrated experience in managing cost, schedule, and/or budget (i.e. Earned Value Management Systems)

• Strategic thinker who translates vision into concrete actions and results

• Skilled at navigating matrix organizations for successful delivery

• Excellent verbal and written communication; adept at negotiating win win solutions with stakeholders

• Prior informal leadership experience (i.e. technical lead, project leadership, etc.)

• Proficient with work flow management tools (Jira, Confluence, Tableau).

• Experience with Root Cause, Corrective Actions (Six Sigma) or similar.

• Experience with analysis tools, data management, or comparative analysis.
  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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: Systems Engineering: Specialty Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First