Program Operations and Integration Specialist
Grand Prairie, Texas
Grand Prairie, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description:The Program Operations & Integration Specialist is the senior analyst responsible for the overall integrity, cohesion, and compliance of GWPC program documentation.
What You Will Be Doing
The selected candidate will draft and maintain the top level Program Management Plan (PMP) and other relevant Program Management documentation, ensure that all functional areas produce consistent, aligned subsidiary plans, and guarantee that customer proposal and response materials reflect the program’s vision, values, and mission. In addition, the specialist will enforce program-directed markings for export or control (e.g. ITAR/EAR and Proprietary or Confidential Information), conducts periodic compliance audits, and drives remediation when gaps are identified.
Responsibilities will include:
Program Management Plan (PMP) Governance
• Draft, publish, and maintain the top‑level Program Management Plan.
• Ensure every functional area produces a subsidiary plan that aligns with PMP structure, terminology, and performance metrics.
• Own the master register of subsidiary plans, version‑control status, and approval workflows.
Final Document Review & Advisory Authority
• Conduct the final technical and compliance review of all program‑level documents (plans, reports, proposals, deliverables).
• Provide a formal “Ready‑to‑Submit” recommendation to the Senior Program Manager; flag any deficiencies and propose corrective actions.
• Maintain a decision‑log that records review outcomes, comments, and sign‑off dates.
Customer Proposal & Response Alignment
• Review all customer‑proposal and response documentation to verify consistency with the program’s vision, values, mission, and branding.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and functional SMEs to secure required approvals before submission.
• Track proposal‑response status in an integrated dashboard.
Export‑Control & Markings Compliance
• Apply appropriate ITAR/EAR and program‑directed markings to all deliverables, drawings, and technical data.
• Conduct periodic markings audits; maintain an audit‑findings register.
• Develop and track remediation plans; work with Compliance/Legal to close non‑conformances.
Cross‑Functional Coordination & Stakeholder Liaison
• Serve as the central point of contact for documentation, PMP updates, and export‑control issues across Program Managers, and functional groups.
• Participate in Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings; provide status briefings and actionable insights.
Reporting & Dashboarding
• Produce weekly status briefs and monthly executive dashboards that summarize PMP health, document‑review status, proposal alignment, and export‑control compliance.
• Highlight risks, issues, and recommended corrective actions for senior leadership.
Continuous Improvement
• Identify and implement process efficiencies (templates, automation, workflow tools) to streamline plan authoring, review, and marking activities.
• Lead adoption of best‑practice document‑control and instructional‑design standards across the program.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a meticulous, collaborative professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment. You will shape the program’s documentation backbone, influence senior leadership decisions, and drive continuous improvement across the organization. We value precision, accountability, and a passion for delivering flawless, compliant deliverables.
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Dallas.
Basic Qualifications:
• Must have a minimum of an active Interim Secret clearance to be considered
• Experience managing large-scale program documentation using enterprise-wide document-management systems (e.g. SharePoint, or comparable platforms).) and version-control processes.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain program-level dashboards with tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Strong Microsoft Office mastery (Excel pivot tables/macros, PowerPoint, Word styles/templates).
• Working knowledge of ITAR/EAR regulations and the ability to determine and designate the program-directed markings (e.g. “Proprietary”, “Confidential”, “Export-Controlled”.
• Proven Ability to interpret complex technical data, synthesize it into clear, actionable documentation recommendations, and deliver concise briefings to senior leadership and customers.
Desired Skills:
• Direct experience with guided-missile products or programs, or other high-energy weapons programs.
• Prior involvement with Australian Defence Force (ADF) customers or strong understanding of ADF procurement and contracting processes
• Experience building automated document-review or markings-audit workflows using Power Automate, VBA, Python, or similar scripting tools.
• Proven record of leading organization-wide document-standardization, knowledge-transfer, or process-improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with legal, contracts, and compliance teams on export-control and contractual documentation.
• Experience facilitating large, cross-functional teams and reaching consensus among diverse technical and business groups.
• Due to the number of documents required for submittal to Australian customer, graphics design experience or skill is a bonus to help depict complex narratives in easy to read graphic(s) for internal and external stakeholders
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.
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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Planning
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.
