Job ID: 714430BR Date posted: Jan. 14, 2026
Description:Program Manager in the Special Missions program area primarily managing special operations programs. As Program Manager, you will lead multiple aircraft modification, integration, installation and upgrade projects and sustainment efforts. As Program Manager, you will work with two primary customers: The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Special Operations Forces System Program Office (SOF SPO) and the US Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM) Program Executive Officer, Fixed Wing program (PEO-FW) staff. The Program Manager will be the customers’ primary contact for program execution, business management, and risks and program team leader and coordinator for new capabilities related to the AC/HC/MC-130J aircraft.

The selected individual will support the Sr Program Manager in identifying and expanding new business opportunities. The selected individual will execute other projects and assignments as assigned by the Sr Program Manager.

What You Will Be Doing
• Responsible for leading program reviews of cost, schedule, and technical performance metrics.
• Responsible for on-time delivery performance of all deliverables.
• Will develop, coordinate, and set the pace for the preparation of proposals, statements of work, understanding customer specifications, establishing operating budgets, setting financial terms and conditions of contract.
• Manages/Leads all phases of the program execution activities to include monitoring daily program execution, assessing risks, identifying opportunities, understanding developing problems, implementing solutions, and program pacesetting to ensure objectives are met.
• Presents material for Program Management Reviews, Executive Program Reviews and Line of Business Reviews.
• Ability to collaborate and lead in a functionally aligned organization.
• Drive risk and opportunity management to optimize project outcomes.
• Support the development of new business and strategic plans to keep sold and grow business.
• Selected manager will also be adept at leading and shaping organizational culture to improve business results while maintaining diligent attention to detail.
• Some Domestic travel will be required (25%).
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Program, Subcontract Program, or Engineering Project Management Experience
• Experience managing Firm Fixed Price contracts
• Experience in Control Account Management (CAM)
• Experience briefing senior leaders, both internal and external customers
• Experience leading Cross Functional teams, Business management, Risk management, Strategic planning, Master planning, Baseline management, Manpower planning, and/or Budget development
• Demonstrated experience shaping, developing, delivering and/or negotiation of change proposals.
• Team building and relationship building experience with customers and employees at all levels
• Active Secret Clearance
Desired Skills:
• Master’s Degree
• Formal Program Management training and experience
• C-130J Program Experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment
• Large scale development program experience
• Must be a self-starter; requires little direction
• Experience managing Cost type contracts
• Leadership Program Experience (e.g., PMDP, ATLP, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
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