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Lockheed Martin · 21 hours ago

Weapons Program Manager - Level 5

Lockheed Martin is a leading technology innovation company, and they are seeking a Weapons Program Manager for the F‑35 Development Weapons Program Management Office. The role involves overseeing and executing weapons development contracts, ensuring they meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives while maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

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Responsibilities

Lead multiple concurrent domestic and international weapons development contracts for all F‑35 variants
Coordinate with contracts, integration, engineering, planning, scheduling, and customer teams to align project execution
Develop and maintain detailed schedules, status reports, and earned‑value metrics; brief senior leadership and international stakeholders
Identify, analyze, and resolve scope, cost, schedule, and risk issues; drive efficiency and cost‑reduction initiatives
Manage proposal baselines, ensure accurate bidding, and oversee contract compliance with government timelines

Qualification

Weapons systems experienceContract managementProgram managementControl account managementStrategic weapons experienceOperational experiencePrioritizationTeam buildingTime management

Required

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access
The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start
Bachelor's Degree or higher
Program management or related leadership position

Preferred

Strategic weapons experience
Strike, Fighter, or Bomber operational experience
Strong prioritization and time management
Strong team builder
Control account management experience

Benefits

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
Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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