Standard Job Description
The F‑22’s continued superiority hinges on a robust supply chain. As Senior Staff EPM, you will own cost, schedule, and performance for the entire portfolio of Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) programs—identifying alternate sources, qualifying new suppliers, redesigning components, and ensuring uninterrupted production of critical parts. Your leadership will directly protect billions of dollars of investment and guarantee that the world‑class fighter remains mission‑ready for decades to come.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and risk registers for each DMS effort and track execution against program milestones
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams to drive source-reduction, part qualification, and alternate sourcing
- Lead coordination with legacy vendors, evaluate new sources, and manage contractual discussions to secure quality and price stability
- Conduct feasibility studies, performance testing, and certification of alternate parts or manufacturing processes
- Track project budgets, forecast cost avoidance, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track
- Present concise briefings and risk updates to senior leadership, program managers, and external customers
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, or a related STEM field
- 10+ years of engineering and/or project management experience on aerospace or defense programs
- Experience with and strong understanding of project management concepts and techniques
- Willing to travel up to 10%
- Active Final SECRET Clearance
Desired Skills
• Experience with F-22 Engineering and Sustainment teams
• knowledge of F-22 Command Media / Systems Engineering Processes
• CAM training and experience with IFG CAM tools & processes
• Experience effectively communicating status, accomplishments and challenges
• Demonstrated accountability and proactivity
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Works effectively with minimal guidance
• Well developed soft skills interacting with internal team and customers
• Passion for the F-22 and the warfighter
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.