Associate Manager Depot Partnering Operations

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX seeks an Associate Manager for Depot Partnering in Component Repair Operations to oversee the F‑22 spare‑parts repair program within a Performance‑Based Logistics framework. Build and sustain depot‑level maintenance infrastructure and ensure Title10 compliance to support USG performance goals.

The role emphasizes end‑to‑end supply chain management, metrics development, dashboards, and collaboration with USG depots to optimize RTAT, TNMCS, and inventory turns

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Component Repairs Operations.
• Experience with parts management.
• Experience with Supply Chain Management and PBL.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Supply-Chain Management – Direct provisioning, storage, and transportation of F-22 assets across the global supply-chain network, primarily at U.S. Air Force depots.
• Performance-Metric Development & Maintenance – Define, track, and improve metrics such as RTAT, WIP, TNMCS, turnover, and on-time spares delivery.
• Dashboard & Data Visualization – Manage metric dashboards, ensure data integrity, and provide regular updates with variance analysis.
• Inventory Planning & Replenishment – Establish lay-in of parts, generate replenishment requisitions, maintain target stock levels.
• Repair-Process Tracking – Monitor repair actions and feed status into dashboards for senior management.
• Stakeholder Coordination – Primary contact for repair efforts, manage spares ordering and status tracking.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Data analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

PRIDE

SAP

GOLDesp

SPM

Job description

Standard Job Description

The Associate Manager, Depot Partnering Component Repair Operations (CRO), will oversee the F‑22 spare‑parts repair program within a Performance‑Based Logistics (PBL) framework. LMAero must build and sustain the infrastructure for depot‑level maintenance, ensure Title10 compliance, and support the United States Government (USG) in meeting contractual performance goals.

Key Responsibilities

• End‑to‑End Supply‑Chain Management – Direct provisioning, storage, and transportation of F‑22 assets across the global supply‑chain network, primarily at U.S. Air Force depots, to enable timely component repairs.
• Performance‑Metric Development & Maintenance – Define, track, and continuously improve metrics such as Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT), Work‑In‑Progress (WIP), Total Non‑Mission‑Capable Supply (TNMCS), inventory turnover, and on‑time spares delivery.
• Dashboard & Data Visualization – Manage metric dashboards, ensure data integrity, and provide regular updates (weekly/monthly) to senior leadership, including variance analysis, root‑cause identification, and actionable recommendations.
• Inventory Planning & Replenishment – Establish initial lay‑in of “bit‑and‑piece” parts, generate replenishment requisitions, and maintain target stock levels using metric‑driven forecasts to optimize inventory and reduce RTAT.
• Repair‑Process Tracking – Monitor repair actions from receipt through completion, feed status data into performance dashboards, and produce higher‑level reports for senior management.
• Stakeholder Coordination – Serve as the primary point of contact for repair efforts, manage spares ordering and status tracking, and collaborate on proposal development, project management, and coordination activities for assigned USG depots.

Desired Capabilities

• Strong leadership and management skills to drive cross‑functional teams.
• Analytical foresight to translate metrics into actionable insights for inventory redistribution, re‑ordering, and spares coordination.
• Ability to influence continuous‑improvement initiatives that lower WIP and improve the contractual TNMCS rate.

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of Component Repairs Operations
• Experience with parts management
• Experience with Supply Chain Management, performance‑based logistics (PBL); third party Logistics providers, weapon system acquisition, operational support, project management or program management
• US Citizen with the Ability to obtain a Secret Security clearance

Desired Skills

• F‑22 Supply Management Experience
• Experience working with Air Force repair depots
• Experience with USAF Standard Base Supply System or equivalent.
• Parts forecasting
• Familiarity with LM Legacy Systems such as Provisioning Relational, Integrated, and Distributed Electronic System (PRIDE), SAP, and SPM.
• Working knowledge of the F‑22 Wholesale Supply Tool (GOLDesp) and the Material Requirements Planning System is preferred.
• Familiar with inventory management, financial, and product support activities.
• Experience with Defense Supply Chain Inventory Management
• Planning skills with prior experience managing complex tasks and suppliers.
• Holds experience with data analytics and tracking metrics on program performance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non‑represented full‑time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.