F-Items Analyst - Level 2

Job Description

As an F-35 Items Analyst – Level 2, you will oversee the ordering, repair, and movement of assets within the F-35 supply chain, serving as the key point of contact for spares and repair actions. Your efforts will directly support the program’s readiness through coordination with suppliers, management of repair turnaround times, and ensuring timely delivery of assets.

You will play a central role in managing mission‑critical parts and materials, combining supply chain expertise with problem‑solving skills and cross‑functional collaboration to impact one of the world’s most advanced aircraft programs.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for ordering and tracking initial spares, replenishment spares, and repairs within the F-35 program.
• Manage supply chain functions, including provisioning, storage, transportation, and redistribution of assets.
• Generate purchase requisitions to initiate repair actions and monitor receipt of items at repair sources.
• Track, manage, and report on repair turnaround times (TAT) to ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Prepare and coordinate all required shipping documentation for repaired items.
• Maintain accurate data and records for each repair action.
• Support proposal development and project management activities related to spares and repairs.
• Collaborate with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to ensure proper lay‑in of materials and compliance with Statements of Work (SOW).
• Participate in Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) spares posturing and liaise with both PBL and non‑PBL suppliers.
• Provide timely updates and reporting to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with program needs and customer requirements.

You are a highly organized, detail‑oriented logistics professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment. You possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, can manage multiple priorities, and ensure the timely delivery of parts and materials. You are proactive in identifying issues, implementing solutions, and maintaining accuracy and compliance with program requirements. You excel at collaborating with cross‑functional teams, internal stakeholders, and external suppliers, and you are comfortable serving as the primary point of contact for critical supply chain and repair activities.

You are motivated by supporting operational readiness and take pride in ensuring that the F‑35 program meets its high standards for mission success.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial/Operations Engineering, Logistics, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, OR a combination of relevant experience and education.
• Experience with stakeholder and/or customer relationship management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to think critically in a high‑tempo, customer‑centered environment.
• Experience with data tools or programming languages such as Tableau, SQL, Python, etc.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Position requires a Secret clearance after starting.

Fort Worth, TX

The annual base salary range for this position varies by location: $60,600 – $106,835 for selected states; $69,700 – $120,750 for major metropolitan areas. Salary is determined by role responsibilities, experience, education, and market considerations.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

Employees may work part of the schedule remotely and part at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Specific weekly arrangements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.