Operations Team Lead - Senior Staff - US Export - Level 5

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

Standard Job Description

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics we are committed to shaping the future of aviation!

Our Aeronautics Supply Chain team is passionate about delivering innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed our customer’s expectations. The supply chain team touches every product and service we deliver and enables our customers to do the impossible every day. At Aeronautics, we leverage problem solving, creativity, and data to tackle the most exciting challenges in the industry. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. You have arrived at your career destination! Join us!

Who You Are

Global Supply Chain, Project Management & Planning Operations Representative, Senior Staff

What You Will Be Doing

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with internal and external stakeholders. As the Export Operations Lead for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, you will be responsible for providing daily operational Lead support across multiple US and International sites, guiding high‑impact processes that ensure compliant and efficient goods movement across the globe.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• 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.

What’s In It For You

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

Further Information About This Opportunity

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

As a hybrid role, with Lead responsibilities, an in-office presence of 1-2 days per week is anticipated

AeroSCM

Basic 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

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated presentation/influencer skillset to include written/verbal communications; functional spokesperson
• Ability to self-initiate on emerging challenges, develop durable resolutions to promote regulatory compliance and efficient processes
• Leverage creative problem solving, industry benchmark knowledge and best practices
• Internal review/audit of US Export processes and shipment documentation, command media & governance alignment
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI/ML toolsets to optimize and automate operations
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) certification (or equivalent training)
• Understanding of OpEx concepts & tools to lead problem solving
• Collaboration & active listening skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.