Job ID: 731144BR Date posted: Jun. 03, 2026
Description:This is a Program Management Manager position under the F-16 Program in the Aeronautics Business Area, Integrated Fighter Group (IFG) Line of Business. This position will serve as Program Manager in support of F-16 Readiness and Sustainment Solutions for various DCS and FMS programs. This role will have primary customer and end user interface with numerous customers across multiple countries for F-16 sustainment programs providing oversight in all related regions.

Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
Key Responsibilities:

• Support capture through program transition and lead execution for portfolio activity to include, Basic Ordering Agreements, and F-16 modifications for both Foreign Military Sale (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) contracts
• Work with customers to define future modification and sustainment roadmaps to meet specific country missions
• Oversee Requirements Development, Interpretation and configuration evolution to ensure each individual program capabilities are responsive to end users and executable at acceptable risk within contract price and schedule
• Drive Earned Value Management requirements and ensure business processes are followed with respect to both FMS and DCS programs
• Drive the Risk and Opportunity Management process into every facet of all programs
• Ensure on-schedule availability of assets required to execute programs
• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of programs assigned
• Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to align resources necessary for successful program execution
• Actively manage program On Time Delivery (30/60/90) and CPAR Performance
• Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program reviews with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Demonstrates leadership, cultural awareness, and change management skills
• This individual will be required to travel at least 25% of the time, including foreign travel to various customer sites.
***Must be US citizen and have ability to obtain SECRET clearance after hire. This position requires access to classified areas.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree or higher with related experience, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Experience managing and allocating resources to meet contractual commitments, milestones, and budgets.
• Experience capturing, building, and maintaining strong internal and/or external customer relationships.
• Experience leading geographically diverse teams.
• Program/Project Management experience – to include knowledge such as Baselining, Earned Value Management Systems, Risk and Opportunity Management, Critical Path Methodology, Systems Engineering and System Integration, and/or Product Life Cycle.
Desired Skills:
• Program/project management experience executing Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts
• Experience or familiarity with the F-16 aircraft and associated missions and/or other Lockheed Martin Aeronautics aircraft platform
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-functional, cross-organization team that includes sub-contractors, other BUs and USG agencies
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret customer requirements
• Proposal development/requirements development experience
• Strong effective leadership skills
• Experience working directly with international customers
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First