Job Description
Job Title:  Subcontract Program Management Sr Stf - E5
Posting Start Date:  8/26/26
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<p>At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics we are committed to shaping the future of aviation!<p> 

Our Aeronautics Supply Chain team is passionate about delivering innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed our customer’s expectations. The supply chain team touches every product and service we deliver and enables our customers to do the impossible every day. At Aeronautics, we leverage problem solving, creativity, and data to tackle the most exciting challenges in the industry.

Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

You have arrived at your career destination! Join us!

<b>Who You Are</b>

 Subcontract Program Management, Senior Staff

<b>What You Will Be Doing</b>

Manages subordinate teams overseeing subcontractors or critical subcontracted systems for all contract types and programs, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policies. Directs and manages all costs, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is required to ensure performance and support of the contract milestones of the system. Develops sourcing and subcontract program management strategic plans that address overall program capture needs, execution, and risk management. Acts as the main focal point to the subcontractor and program management office. Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions through requests for proposals, transition to program startup, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, program execution, and contract closeout. Makes informed decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor. Establishes milestone objectives to manage performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications. Leads a cross-functional team, normally composed of engineers, quality, and procurement personnel, to ensure successful subcontract execution and program delivery.

<b>What’s In It For You</b>

We offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, <a href=https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/careers/why-lm/LM_Benefits.html> Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.</a>

<b>Further Information About This Opportunity</b>

This position is located in Fort Worth, TX <a href=https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/aero-fort-worth-texas> Discover Fort Worth.</a>

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Basic Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university

Supply Chain, or Supply Chain Integration, or Logistics experience

Experience with subcontract cost, quality, schedule and/or technical program performance

Experience leading a team in a fast paced environment, with focus on the growth of the team and it's members

Desired Skills

• Experience with supply chain management or buying or procurement or related field

• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)

• Demonstrated working knowledge of Systems, Applications and Processes (SAP)

Demonstrated effective leadership skills to build organizational talent, and foster an environment focused on positive employee engagement and individual career development.

Experience with continuous improvement and ability to implement change and drive efficiency.

Experience with executive program reviews.

Negotiations experience with Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA).

Background and knowledge of Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures (LMAP).

Experience with delivery execution.

Travel, as required 

 

 

Interview Questions

Project Management: Describe how you planned your last major project to make sure it was completed on time and at the quality level required. How did you approach the planning, and what potential challenges did you need to overcome?
Communication: Can you describe a time when you had to deliver a presentation or report to your team or to a group of stakeholders. Whe was the audience, how did you prepare and what technology platform did you use to deliver it? How did it turn out?
Project Management: Tell me about the most difficult challenge you have faced in getting others to follow your lead in completing an assignment. What obstacles arose? How did you deal with them?
Quality and Mission Success, Process Management
Project Management: Describe a project where the timelines or expectations changed midway through it. How did you alter your approach to the project, and why?
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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.