Sustainment Lifecycle Manager

Job Description:

Description:Sustainment Lifecycle Manager

Location: Fort Worth TX

What You Will Be Doing
The Sustainment Lifecycle Manager plays a critical role in supporting the long-term readiness and affordability of the F-35 fleet. Based in Fort Worth, TX, this position is part of the Fleet Optimization team within the F-35 Sustainment organization. The successful candidate will lead initiatives that directly impact aircraft availability, mission readiness, and lifecycle cost efficiency. Through cross-functional collaboration, data-driven analysis, and continuous improvement, you will help shape and sustain the operational performance of one of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Sustainment Improvement Projects (SIPs) to enhance aircraft availability, performance, and mission readiness.

- Conduct in-depth analysis of sustainment performance data, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.

- Evaluate and propose enhancements to maintenance strategies, procedures, and plans to optimize lifecycle cost and fleet availability.

- Review and assess supply posture and logistics processes, driving changes that support cost-effective and reliable operations.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, logistics, and operations to align sustainment efforts with program objectives.

- Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations summarizing analysis results, proposed initiatives, risks, and expected outcomes.

- Support the development and refinement of long-term sustainment strategies, including predictive maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.

- Monitor and report progress of initiatives, ensuring alignment with performance goals, budget constraints, and customer expectations.

What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are
You are a strategic thinker and problem-solver with a passion for driving performance and efficiency across complex sustainment systems. You thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and are skilled at turning data into actionable insights. You have a deep understanding of lifecycle logistics, maintenance planning, and process improvement, and you’re comfortable presenting your findings and recommendations to leadership and customers. Your collaborative mindset, strong analytical skills, and commitment to mission success make you a trusted leader and a key contributor to operational excellence.

Fort Worth, TX This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college

• Aircraft maintenance operations knowledge

• Working knowledge of 5th Gen (F-22/F-35) mission systems or air vehicle/vehicle systems

• Project Management experience to lead and conduct analysis of complex sustainment/ engineering issues.

• Experience with analysis tools, data management or comparative analysis.
Desired Skills:
• Experience with sustainment improvement projects
• Experience with sustainment and logistics
• Experience with military service operations & customers
• Experience with analysis tools, data management, or comparative analysis
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 worlds 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: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

• Experience with sustainment improvement projects
• Experience with sustainment and logistics
• Experience with military service operations & customers
• Experience with analysis tools, data management, or comparative analysis

Job Ident #: 81015948704

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/