Operations Executive Action Officer

Description:We are seeking a skilled and proactive Lead Action Officer to support the Vice President of Skunk Works ADP Production Operations. As the primary liaison for executive-level reviews and key performance metrics, you’ll ensure seamless communication, coordination, and project management across the ADP build teams, contributing to the overall mission of excellence in production operations.

What You Will Be Doing
• Business Rhythm Management: Lead and continuously improve the build team business rhythm in line with the Focused Leader Engagement Management Operating System.
• Performance Metrics Reporting: Collect, prepare, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for Quality, FOD, Cost, and Schedule; provide analysis and feedback to senior leadership.
• Meeting Facilitation: Support and facilitate recurring meetings, VIP engagements, and ad-hoc sessions; oversee scheduling and planning of these events.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the primary contact for executive reviews, ensuring the consolidation of critical KPIs and smooth communication flow.
• Project Management: Document, track, and follow up on action items, ensuring timely closure and elevating constraints as needed. Partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and prepare for increased production rates.
• Strategic and Tactical Integration: Align and coordinate actions with the ADP Program Offices for customer and employee engagement activities, including VIP tours and strategic reviews.

What’s In It For You
• Leadership Impact: Directly influence production operations for one of the most advanced fighter aircraft programs in the world, ensuring effective execution and continuous improvement.
• Executive Exposure: Engage with executive leaders and high-profile stakeholders, gaining unique insights and experience in high-level operations.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for career advancement in program management, strategic planning, and leadership within Lockheed Martin's premier production team.
• Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are
• Project Management Expert: You bring a track record of effective project management, including detailed planning, time-phased schedules, and accountability in delivering results.
• Metrics-Driven: Highly analytical, with expertise in KPI monitoring and reporting, particularly in Quality, Cost, Schedule, and FOD metrics.
• Strong Communicator: Comfortable leading communications across multiple levels, with a particular strength in executive-level correspondence.
• Proactive Coordinator: Known for your organizational skills, you’re adept at scheduling, planning, and facilitating meetings to drive alignment and engagement across teams.
• Strategic Thinker: A visionary with the ability to look ahead, contributing to planning efforts that support increased production rates and future program success.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from accredited program
• Prior experience managing cost schedule and - or technical performance.
• Demonstrated Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Confluence and JIRA Workflow Experience
• Technical role supporting Classified Program Execution
Desired Skills:
• Experience giving persuasive presentations.
• Demonstrated professional experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Ability to perform process improvement.
• Proficient in analyzing and summarizing complex data.
• Desire to learn manufacturing or have experience working in manufacturing.
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $95,000 - $167,440. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $109,200 - $189,290. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First