Production Operations Development Lead (Level 5)

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

As the Production Operations Development Lead, you will drive the transition of cutting?edge air?defense hardware from concept to full?rate production. You will support the Lower?Tier Integrated Air & Missile Defense (LTIAMD) portfolio, including PAC?3 Evolutionary Development and Transition?to?Production (T2P) initiatives, as well as new franchise programs. Our team oversees the end?to?end management and integration of multiple hardware development programs, guiding each project from initial proposal through design and development and ultimately into full?scale production. What You Will Be Doing Create and execute multi?site rollout plans that satisfy program requirements and align with schedule targets. Develop project plans for part procurement, fabrication, and cut?over points, accounting for legacy inventory run?outs. Serve as the Cost Account Manager (CAM) on assigned programs, overseeing cost, schedule, and performance metrics. Coordinate ramp?up activities across manufacturing sites, ensuring tooling, test equipment, and resources are ready on time. Lead and mentor cross?functional teams , fostering a collaborative, self?directed work culture. Drive risk identification and mitigation , delivering actionable opportunities to support program requirements. Manage open issues and track resolution progress to keep teams on?schedule. Advocate for producibility , working with manufacturing and design engineers to embed manufacturability early in the development cycle. Deliver cost?saving initiatives that enhance affordability while maintaining World?Class manufacturing standards. Why Join Us We are looking for a collaborative and results-driven individual to join our team. As a Production Operations Development Lead, you will have the opportunity to work on complex manufacturing projects, lead cross-functional teams, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge missile systems. If you are a motivated and dedicated professional looking to make a impact, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here . Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location. 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. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college Ability to obtain security clearance Production site or manufacturing experience Experience with SAP or other ERP systems Possess appropriate business acumen to successfully present cases to a variety of customers (Project Office, Program Office, and Senior Management) Demonstrated skills in team building and leading through influence, as the position requires cross?functional interactions on a daily basis Experience within Operations Management or related disciplines supporting production and developmental programs Good written and verbal communication skills Experience directly leading and motivating large, diverse teams Experience managing, contributing to, and executing proposals and/or affordability initiatives Experience in multiple functional disciplines: Production, IPT, manufacturing, global supply chain, quality, and engineering Demonstrated bias toward results?oriented behavior and a strong energy for change Clear understanding of the production processes employed within Lockheed Martin Experience with PAC?3 products as well as other business units and programs Advanced engineering/technical or business?related degree 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $111,700 - $196,880. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $128,400 - $222,640. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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