Senior Labor & Employee Relations Representative (Mid-Career/Hybrid)
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description:
Lockheed Martin is a place where expertise meets purpose and where the work you do directly shapes the future of aerospace and defense. Within our Aeronautics division in Fort Worth, we empower labor relations professionals to influence strategy, strengthen partnerships, and support the production of some of the world’s most advanced aircraft. Our culture is built on mission focus, technical excellence, and opportunities to grow alongside programs that define air dominance.
Lockheed Martin is seeking Labor & Employee Relations talent to serve as a strategic partner to Aeronautics leaders and represented employees in Fort Worth, TX. In this highly visible role, you will collaborate with labor relations practitioners, engineers, and production teams to ensure disciplined contract administration, effective dispute resolution, and proactive risk mitigation across complex, high-profile aircraft programs.
What You Will Be Doing:
In this position, you will operate as a trusted advisor to both leadership and union partners. Key responsibilities include:
- Interpreting and administering labor agreements while aligning guidance with mission requirements and operational priorities.
- Conducting comprehensive workplace investigations and delivering clear, defensible findings to support disciplinary decisions.
- Leading or supporting collective bargaining efforts, including preparation, strategy development, and negotiations.
- Partnering closely with HR Business Partners to strengthen leadership capability and reinforce a high-performance culture.
- Facilitating productive dialogue and conflict resolution between union and management teams in fast-paced production environments.
- Developing risk mitigation and settlement strategies that protect the business and ensure program continuity.
- Delivering data-driven people solutions that support production readiness and long-term program success.
What’s In It For You
You will contribute to programs that matter. At Lockheed Martin, your work supports nationally significant missions and cutting-edge aerospace technology trusted by customers around the world. You will gain exposure to complex labor challenges at scale, expand your influence across a major Aeronautics site, and build a career with depth, visibility, and long-term growth potential.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Who You Are:
You are a confident, mission-driven professional who thrives in complex environments. You bring sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a data-informed approach to influencing leaders, partnering with union representatives, and driving outcomes that support operational excellence and program success.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience combined with 3+ years of professional experience.
• Proven experience guiding effective labor relations practices in a union environment.
• Strong ability to interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience building and maintaining positive employee relations with union officials and management.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements at federal and state levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
Desired Skills:
• Skilled investigative techniques and thorough documentation.
• Ability to navigate conflict and matrixed organizational structures.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with persuasive presentation ability.
• Relevant certifications in labor relations.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems or PeopleSoft.
• Talent for influencing, collaborating and building credibility across functional and program leadership.
• Expertise in managing and settling grievances in line with collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience partnering with internal stakeholders to complete investigations and administer discipline.
Clearance Level: None
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Human Resources
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.