Program Management Stf

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

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX seeks an experienced Level4 Program Manager to lead capture and acquisition planning for TR-3 and Block4 initiatives, translating evolving customer requirements into executable program and proposal plans from early capture through negotiation and award.

The role requires coordinating across Engineering, Supply Chain, Contracts, Finance, Estimating, Pricing, and Planning, building integrated schedules and risk registers, and delivering data-driven briefings to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience in aerospace/defense program management.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Experience developing integrated schedules, risk registers, and resource plans.
• Experience influencing senior government customers.
• Ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Capture & Acquisition Planning – Own end-to-end capture strategy for TR-3 and Block4 efforts.
• Integrated Program Planning – Create and maintain schedules, milestones, risks, assumptions, dependencies.
• Cross-Functional Coordination – Align Engineering, Supply Chain, Contracts, Finance, Estimating, Pricing, and Planning.
• Supplier & Cost Integration – Incorporate supplier data, cost estimates, and contractual terms.
• Risk & Issue Management – Identify gaps, constraints, and priorities; drive mitigation to closure.
• Customer Engagement – Interface with internal/external customers; provide status updates and risk briefings.
• Proposal Development & Negotiation – Support proposal content, pricing strategy, and negotiation tactics.
• Leadership Communication – Deliver concise, data-driven briefings to leadership.
• Portfolio Flexibility – Assist with additional Block4 initiatives as priorities evolve.

Skills

A&D domain experience

Cross-functional leadership

PM methodology

Integrated scheduling

Senior stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Bachelor’s in Engineering/Systems Management/Business

Job description

Position Summary

The F‑35 Mods & Upgrades On‑Ramp organization seeks an experienced Level4 Program Manager to lead capture and acquisition planning for Technology Refresh3 (TR‑3) follow‑on capability insertions and other Block4 initiatives. The incumbent will translate evolving customer requirements into executable program and proposal plans, integrate cross‑functional inputs, and drive the effort from early capture through negotiation and contract award.

Standard Job Description

Position Summary

The F‑35 Mods & Upgrades On‑Ramp organization seeks an experienced Level4 Program Manager to lead capture and acquisition planning for Technology Refresh3 (TR‑3) follow‑on capability insertions and other Block4 initiatives. The incumbent will translate evolving customer requirements into executable program and proposal plans, integrate cross‑functional inputs, and drive the effort from early capture through negotiation and contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture & Acquisition Planning – Own the end‑to‑end capture strategy for TR‑3 follow‑on modifications and broader Block4 capability insertion efforts.
• Integrated Program Planning – Create and maintain integrated schedules, milestones, risk registers, assumptions, and dependency maps that support proposal development and acquisition execution.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination – Align Engineering, Supply Chain, Contracts, Finance, Estimating, Pricing, Configuration Management, Planning, and Execution teams around a single program strategy.
• Supplier & Cost Integration – Incorporate supplier technical data, cost estimates, schedule inputs, and contractual terms into a cohesive program baseline.
• Risk & Issue Management – Proactively identify gaps, resource constraints, and competing priorities; develop mitigation plans and drive actions to closure.
• Customer Engagement – Serve as the primary interface with internal and external customers, delivering clear status updates, risk briefings, and recommended paths forward.
• Proposal Development & Negotiation – Support the creation of proposal content, pricing strategy, and negotiation tactics; ensure downstream modification and fleet‑implementation considerations are embedded.
• Leadership Communication – Provide concise, data‑driven briefings to program leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Portfolio Flexibility – Assist with additional Block4 capability insertion initiatives as business priorities evolve.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Experience in program/project management in aerospace/defense, with proven success leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives.
• Project‑management methodology knowledge
• Experience developing integrated schedules, risk registers, and resource plans.
• Experience influencing senior leadership and government customers.
• Experience operating in ambiguous, fast‑changing environments with limited supervision.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Management, Business, or a related discipline
• Minimum 7years of program/project management in aerospace/defense, with proven success leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives.
• Direct knowledge of TR‑3, Block4, or F‑35 modernization programs.
• Experience leading capture, proposal, and acquisition planning efforts for major defense programs.
• Familiarity with Change Requests, Engineering Change Proposals, and the full proposal lifecycle (development → negotiation → award).
• Functional background in Supply Chain, Systems Engineering, Contracts, Estimating, Pricing, or Finance.
• Prior direct engagement with government customers (e.g., DoD, USAF).
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Active Secret Clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00

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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.