Export Operations Lead — Global & Hybrid (Fort Worth)

Lockheed Martin; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a Global Export Operations Lead within the AeroSCM team in Fort Worth, TX. You will oversee daily operational lead support across multiple US and international sites, guiding high‑impact processes to ensure compliant and efficient goods movement globally.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, export licensing expertise, PM experience, and a proven ability to collaborate across IT, procurement, trade compliance, and program management while driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• US exports, exports licensing processes, and trade compliance expertise.
• Project management experience (PM).
• Familiarity with defense Global Supply Chain (GSC) tools and processes.
• Continuous Improvement (CI) and / or Operational Excellence (OpEx) acumen.
• Familiarity with exports compliance self-audit techniques and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage US Export Operations workflows across a team of talented Export professionals.
• Facilitate and guide related systems integration efforts, command media (process governance) alignments.
• Conduct internal process audits, perform effective root cause corrective actions (RCCA), and facilitate or lead process optimizations.
• Assess, analyze, interpret, and mitigate export-related process gaps that may impede future shipment activity.
• Mentor and coach team members, facilitating knowledge transfer, team training, and staff development.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration and foster strong working partnerships with IT Systems Integration, Items Analysts, Procurement, International Trade Compliance, Freight Provider Management, Freight Forwarders, Dangerous Goods, 3PL Warehouses, Site Leads, and Program Management teams.

Skills

Export compliance

PM experience

GSC tools familiarity

CI / OpEx

Exports self-audit

Presentation skills

Problem solving

AI/ML tools

Cross-functional collaboration

OpEx concepts

Collaboration & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GSC tools

Job description

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a Global Export Operations Lead within the AeroSCM team in Fort Worth, TX. You will oversee daily operational lead support across multiple US and international sites, guiding high‑impact processes to ensure compliant and efficient goods movement globally.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, export licensing expertise, PM experience, and a proven ability to collaborate across IT, procurement, trade compliance, and program management while driving