Standard Job Description

THE WORK

Derco, a Lockheed Martin Company, are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Project Management Representative to support Japan Ministry of Defense C-130 sustainment programs. The Project Representative will be part of an integrated team providing logistical and technical sustainment to an MRO customer, JMSDF, JASDF, and other parties as required to ensure successful contract execution. For more than 40 years, Derco, A Lockheed Martin Company, has provided logistics and technical support for fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. We are an industry leader, offering a suite of fleet management solutions, including spares distribution, logistics solutions, repair and overhaul services and technical solutions.  This will involve coordination with team members in both the USA and Japan. Strong communication and time management skills, as well as the ability to effectively coordinate with virtual teams spread around the world, are key requirements for this position. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead operational execution for new and ongoing projects, acting as the primary liaison among program management, planning, the Integrated Product Team (IPT), and customers.
• Evaluate project health by auditing budget adherence, building and maintaining master schedules, and delivering regular reports that surface risks, issues, and progress to program leadership.
• Diagnose and resolve issues to meet productivity, quality, and client‑satisfaction targets, developing corrective action plans and driving them to closure.
• Leverage analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Visio) to extract insights, make data‑driven decisions, and formulate actionable recommendations. Track and report KPIs, financial metrics, and deliverables, preparing briefing materials for program reviews and customer meetings.
• Support business development and capture activities in Japan and other target markets, providing documentation and logistical assistance as needed.
• Collaborate on Statements of Work (SOW) development and execution, ensuring requirements, deliverables, and timelines are clearly defined and adhered to.
• Monitor program performance continuously; identify risks, issues, and improvement opportunities, then employ established tools and processes to mitigate threats and capitalize on enhancements.

Basic Qualifications

• Applicant will have demonstrated success in cross‑functional teams – proven ability to collaborate with internal and external customers in fast‑moving, dynamic environments, resulting in accelerated project timelines, higher stakeholder satisfaction, and measurable improvements in overall program performance.
• Program / Project Management experience – especially with international customers and multi‑site stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel proficiency – comfortable creating pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros, and other data‑analysis tools; experience with Tableau or similar visualization platforms.
• High‑velocity work style – thrives in high‑demand settings, with the ability to prioritize, multi‑task, and meet tight deadlines.

Desired Skills

• International sustainment / PBL contract execution – proven track record delivering on performance‑based logistics or sustainment agreements for global customers, ensuring contract compliance, cost‑effectiveness, and on‑time service delivery.
• Japanese customer and contracting expertise – hands‑on experience negotiating, managing, and supporting contracts with Japanese stakeholders, including familiarity with local regulations, language nuances, and cultural business practices.
• Product life cycle analysis – solid understanding of aircraft maintenance, reliability analysis and data types, mean‑time‑between‑failure (MTBF) calculations, and related analytical tools to drive equipment availability and life‑cycle cost reductions.
• Aerospace maintenance documentation proficiency – ability to read, interpret, and apply technical publications such as Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPB), Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), and similar documentation to support maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and compliance activities.
• Excellent communication skills – capable of building and maintaining positive relationships with key customers, suppliers, and senior leaders.
• Proven track record with distributed teams – consistently delivers results while coordinating geographically dispersed groups.
• Financial acumen – understanding of program financial metrics, budgeting, cost control, and performance assessment.