Senior Program Manager, F-16 Sustainment Strategy - Level 6

JOB ID: 724326BR

Date posted: Apr. 16, 2026

Description:

The Senior Program Manager position is responsible for developing and implementing the F-16 Sustainment strategy across multiple F-16 fleets.
Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute a F-16 fleet Sustainment Strategy that aligns with customer objectives and Lockheed Martin corporation goals
• Collaborate with Program Management teams in charge of current F-16 Sustainment execution activities, to ensure alignment with evolving Customer sustainment-focused operational needs
• Facilitate cross-BA collaboration to develop OneLM solutions for customers
• Define multi-year F-16 capability improvement roadmaps, long-term affordability initiatives as well as improved response time initiatives to support achievement of desired cost and performance outcomes across Sustainment
• Define and monitor key fleet readiness indicators, to support measurement towards plan and assessment of additional opportunities
• Build and maintain cost-benefit analyses and business cases to justify sustainment-related investments

Travel (both domestic and international) as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher with sustainment, program management, operations, supply chain or related experience
• Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leader including building relationships with internal and external customers
• Experience interfacing with company executives, customers, and external agencies and partners
• Experience working on both domestic and international contracts
• Understanding of business development and proposal management process
• Active Secret clearance

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 10 or more years of sustainment, program management, operations, supply chain or related experience
• Business case development experience
• Full understanding of Sustainment strategy and operations responsibilities
• Process Optimization & Delivery Assurance
• Resolution of Complex Business Issues
• Proposal Development and Execution
• Government & Int’l Contracting
• Affordability & Efficiency
• Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with Lifecycle Management, Materials Management, Depot Operations, Simulation and Training, and Logistics IT Sustainment preferred

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
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:

Program Management

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First

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