Fixed Wing Aviation Program Director

Description

You will be the Fixed Wing Aviation Program Director for the SOF GLSS 2 Aviation Mission Area. Our team is responsible for managing a $450M program portfolio across AC/HC‑130J, MH‑6, MH‑60 and MH‑47 platforms, delivering cost, schedule and quality excellence while optimizing culture and partner collaboration.

As the Fixed Wing Aviation Program Director you will be responsible for leading all phases of the program portfolio, driving strategic planning, and ensuring successful execution of task orders.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Direct cost, schedule, and quality management for a $450M portfolio.
• Optimize team culture and partner collaboration with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Lead proposal development, program planning, and estimating activities.
• Oversee execution of task orders and adapt to rapid changes in mission requirements.
• Develop and implement enterprise‑wide policies and procedures to achieve strategic goals.

This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here: SOF GLSS

This position is in Fort Walton Beach.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

• Position requires demonstrated ability to lead Fixed and Rotary Wing development and platform integration programs.
• Position requires demonstrated leadership skills and extensive professional experience in managing multiple task orders in an IDIQ environment.
• Ability to manage short duration, high priority projects relative to cost, schedule and performance.
• Ability to develop proposals, Statement of Work and project schedules.
• Formulates partnerships and relationships with customer, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ability to develop and execute organizational plans, policies and procedures across the enterprise to meet strategic and tactical goals.
• Must exhibit Full Spectrum Leadership Qualities.
• Must possess strong Budget Control, Scheduling skills, strong Communications skills, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization, including internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to work independently and meet hard deadlines.
• Strong presentation skills and computer skills.
• Willingness to execute tasks in addition to leading others.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance and must be able to obtain an interim secret security clearance prior to start.

• Program Management Training certification
• Aviation or aviation related systems Production Program management
• Experience working in Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) environment or in a joint IPT structure
• Experience in Aircraft Configuration Management and Risk Management techniques
• Experience in Lean/Six Sigma
• Strategy Development for future business opportunities and business growth.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

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.

Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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…