The F‑22’s unrivaled combat edge depends on swift identification, analysis, and correction of aircraft‑level Action Requests (AR) and Deficiency Reports (DR). As the Senior Staff EPM, you will own cost, schedule, and performance for every engineering activity in the AR/DR portfolio, turning issues into rapid, high‑impact solutions that keep the fleet mission‑ready and the Air Force confident in its premier fighter.
Accountable for overall engineering technical, cost and schedule performance on a specific program. Provides primary Tech Ops interface with Program Management (PM) Office/Customer for all programmatic items on a specific program.Responsible for identification and closure of technical issues. Meets/Exceeds all technical commitments made to the programs. Tracks Estimated time to Complete/Earned Value Management (ETC/EVM) Metrics to monitor program performance and identify technical or Tech Ops staffing risks, while managing cost/schedule.Ensures requirements baseline in documents, tracked, maintained, and verified.Ensures establishment and tracking of key Technical Performance Measures (TPM). Works closely with first and second line functional leaders to identify and secure appropriate staffing, coordinates with the PM office and first line managers on proposed engineering staffing changes prior to changes.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, or a related STEM field
- 10+ years of engineering and/or project management experience on aerospace or defense programs
- Experience with and strong understanding of project management concepts and techniques
- Willing to travel up to 10%
- Active Final SECRET Clearance
• Experience with F-22 Engineering and Sustainment teams
• knowledge of F-22 Command Media / Systems Engineering Processes
• CAM training and experience with IFG CAM tools & processes
• Experience effectively communicating status, accomplishments and challenges
• Demonstrated accountability and proactivity
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Works effectively with minimal guidance
• Well developed soft skills interacting with internal team and customers
• Passion for the F-22 and the warfighter
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related STEM field
- 10+ years of engineering and/or project management experience on aerospace or defense programs
- Strong understanding of project management concepts and techniques
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
- Active Final SECRET Clearance
- Experience with F-22 Engineering and Sustainment teams
- Knowledge of F-22 Command Media and Systems Engineering Processes
- CAM training and experience with IFG CAM tools and processes
- Experience communicating status, accomplishments, and challenges effectively
- Demonstrated accountability and proactivity
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively with minimal guidance
- Well-developed interpersonal skills for interacting with internal teams and customers
- Passion for the F-22 and the warfighter
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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