Description: We are Lockheed Martin

As the Deputy to the VP, F-35 Development Program Office, the candidate is responsible for strategic development and execution across the F-35 Air System for the F-35 program. Working with both internal and external customers to ensure successful planning and execution of Development and Modernization efforts along with closeout of the System Design and Development (SDD) contract. The candidate selected for this position will be responsible for ensuring successful proposal execution and contracting mechanisms aligned to the Start Green / Stay Green initiative. Once on contract, the selected candidate will be responsible for enabling integration and execution to meet customer and business commitments by working across the various directorates within the F-35 Development PMO as well as the other PMOs within the F-35 Program. To achieve commitments, the selected candidate will work closely with the functional organizations, coalescing several ongoing future-look activities with new work agreed by both customer and LM.

What’s In It For You

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Medical

• Dental

• 401k

• Paid time off

• Work/life balance

• Career development

• Mentorship opportunities

• Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are

You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. You have experience with itemized planning and prioritization of tasks that drives the efficient execution of objectives.

Our Commitment to DEI

We Hear You, We See You. At LM Aeronautics, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse-thinkers like you! At LM Aeronautics, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications:

•Bachelor's degree or greater with 10+ years relevant experience.

•Program management in fighter aircraft development, production, or sustainment.

•Program Management experience developing and executing the strategies for working with the external and internal customer including working with Military customers.

•Experience managing & delivering government contracts.

•Experience leading large teams overseeing multiple complex programs.

Desired Skills:

•F-35 mission systems experience.

•Experience leading large enterprise mission-based initiatives and program activities.

•Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

•Ability to manage, coach, train and motivate team in technical and leadership development.

•Strong presentation skills and ability to address complex matter / solutions with senior leadership.

•Technical background.

•Program management lifecycle experience in fighter aircraft platforms.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Top 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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: Program Management

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First