F-35 Proposals & Program Operations Lead

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 121,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Flexible work arrangements

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking a strategic Program Manager for the F-35 program to own proposal data lifecycle, drive cross-functional initiatives, and deliver actionable metrics to leadership. You will champion new tools and automation, collaborating with Aeronautics teams to share best practices and achieve timely, accurate proposals.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional leadership, and continuous improvement in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in program/project management, preferably in defense/equipment programs.
• Familiarity with the defense contracting proposal process across contract types.
• Experience juggling multiple high-priority assignments with tight deadlines.
• Experience operating in a demanding, time-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the integrity, publication, and lifecycle of the Aeronautics Proposal Tool Suite (APTS) data set for the F‑35 program.
• Plan, execute, and track cross-functional initiatives that streamline proposal creation, review, and award phases.
• Deliver timely, actionable proposal metrics to Tier1 & Tier2 leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Champion the adoption of new tools, processes, and automation solutions across the proposal community.
• Partner with other Aeronautics integration teams to capture, document, and disseminate proposal best‑practice guidance.

Skills

Project management

Data analytics

SQL

PowerBI

Tableau

Automation scripts

SharePoint

PowerAutomate

Python

Lean Six Sigma

Communication skills

Tools

APTS

SharePoint

PowerAutomate

Python

VBA

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking a strategic Program Manager for the F-35 program to own proposal data lifecycle, drive cross-functional initiatives, and deliver actionable metrics to leadership. You will champion new tools and automation, collaborating with Aeronautics teams to share best practices and achieve timely, accurate proposals.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional leadership, and continuous improvement in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment.