F-35 Program Site Lead, (Kingsley Field, Oregon) - Level 5

Description:Enjoy a rewarding career with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) supporting operations in a very active Site Manager position for the 173rd Fighter Wing (FW) at Kingsley Field, Oregon. Our team is responsible for overseeing all on-site F-35 contractor support operations at Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base and this position will be the primary customer liaison to the 173FW leadership for new mission requirements and stand-up activities to support Air National Guard pilot training for the F-35A.

What You Will Be Doing:
Responsibilities will include:

- Be the single-point of contact to oversee all on-
site F-35 contractor support operations at
Kingsley Field and will be the primary
customer liaison in the field.

- Report to AFS Field Operations Regional Lead and maintain close coordination with the Sustainment Program Manager in the management of Performance Based Logistics requirements.

- Have overall responsibility for on-site contractor technical services, Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS), contractor logistics support maintenance, Field Support Engineers (FSE), training system support, support equipment coordination, support for local Maintenance, Upgrade, and Overhaul (MUO) activities, and sustainment spares warehouse liaison services.

- Communicate Fighter Wing / Squadron priorities and needs to the Lightning Support Center (LSC) and to key program management personnel to resolve critical maintenance and supply issues.

- Manage project / support resources in compliance with cost goals and operating budgets and maintain a sustained growth of technical and professional competence of the on-site support team.

- Be responsive to the operational and support concerns of the local customer and ensure responsive support is provided by contractor support activities.

- Coordinate and support industry and deployed Contractor Field Teams (CFT) visits to the site.

- Have management tasks that include, but are not limited to, oversight of all on-site contractor activities, planning and scheduling of on-site teamwork assignments (including potential contractor deployment packages), enforcement of safety and physical security procedures and directives, and management of labor charges and administrative documentation.

- Ensure personnel compliance with program,
company, and government agency policies and
procedures and coordinate staffing and training requirements.

- Be willing to work any shift, and weekends.

- Some travel may be required.

- Must be a United States citizen and must possess an active Secret Security Clearance.

Who You Are:
You thrive in cross-functional environments, actively engaging with colleagues from various departments to foster collaboration and achieve shared goals.

You possess the ability to build strong relationships across departments, facilitating open dialogue and encouraging cooperation among diverse teams.

You are skilled at leading meetings and discussions that involve multiple departments, ensuring that all voices are heard and that action items are clearly defined.

What’s In It For You::
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Basic Qualifications:
The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

- At least 5 years of aircraft maintenance, operations, or supply professional experience.

- Demonstrated experience to communicating effectively across multiple levels of the business and across a variety of functions.

- Demonstrated experience to coach teams, resulting in overall team growth and performance improvements.
Demonstrated experience managing aircraft, product / system engineering support.

- Working knowledge of aircraft operations in and around aviation/aeronautical environments.

- Experience working with aviation systems & processes, and/or logistics support.
Desired Skills:
The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates:

- At least 10 years of aircraft maintenance, operations, or supply professional experience.

- Experience working and interacting with senior management within unit, operations, and maintenance communities.

- Knowledge of F-35 pilot and maintainer systems & processes, and/or logistics support.

- Candidate should possess a broad military aircraft support background and advanced interpersonal and communication skills effective in a high tempo operational environment.

- Strong verbal and written skills as well as the ability to lead clear communications techniques

- Ability to effectively communicate with supporting companies (Pratt & Whitney, NGC, and local base and ship authorities).

- Prior military or civilian equivalent operational maintenance & logistics experience desirable; specifically organizational and intermediate maintenance experience.

- Should be considered an expert authority in the maintenance, operations, and support disciplines.
Familiarity with the F-35 logistics, autonomic logistics information system (ALIS), technical publications approach and supportable low observable support concept beneficial.
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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
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: Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First