JOB ID: 730874BR

Date posted: Jun. 09, 2026

Description:

Program Manager in the Air Mobility and Maritime Missions (AMMM) Development Programs area primarily managing Special Missions and Tactics programs. As Program Manager, you will lead multiple aircraft development/modification, integration, installation and upgrade projects. As Program Manager, you will work with two primary customers: The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s C-130 Hercules System Program Office (C-130J SPO) and the Special Operations Forces System Program Office (SOF SPO) staff. The Program Manager will be one of the customers’ primary contact for program execution, business management, and risks and program team leader and coordinator for new capabilities related to the C/AC/HC/MC-130J aircraft. Initial primary responsibility will be for the new C-130J Formation Positioning System (FPS).

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 or Engineering Project Management
• 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:

• Formal Program Management Experience (5 years)
• Formal Program Management training
• 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
• Master’s Degree
• 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:

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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:

Program Management

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

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