Field Operation (FO) Director

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

You will be the Field Operation (FO) Director for the Lines of Business (LOBs) which is responsible for supporting sustainment operations and delivering sustainment products and services. As the Field Operation (FO) Director, you will be responsible for leading the Field Operations team and serving as the principal point of contact for all matters. 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. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and strategic leader with experience in sustainment operations and field support activities. You will have a strong understanding of customer needs and be able to provide guidance and support to ensure fulfillment of those needs. You will also have experience in managing and delivering product support resources, and be able to integrate readiness initiatives across Sustainment teams. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start. 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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Technical experience
Demonstrated experience in leading teams
Demonstrated experience with strategic plan formulation.
Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve complex and large-scale technical issues/challenges.
Demonstrated ability to foster customer relationships.
Demonstrated experience in leading complex global teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant and technical experience
Wide variety of customer experience, with specific experience supporting a government customer.
Experience in leading technical talent and building pipelines to sustain technical expertise within the organization.
Demonstrated development of Independent and self-motivated teams
Demonstrated ability to mature and transition technology
Experience with and/or supporting agile methodology and execution of work
Proven experience as a strategic thinker with the ability to translate into action and results.
Demonstrated business acumen and understanding of connectivity and support of Sustainment to the overall success of the business.
Adept at working within matrix organizations for successful execution.
Excellent communication and relationship skills, both verbal and written, with the proven ability to communicate to all levels internally and externally.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate solutions that produce a positive outcome with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership skill

Responsibilities

Directing and executing sustainment operations to achieve schedule, technical, and quality performance targets in support of LOB strategies, goals, and objectives.
Providing strategic guidance to facilitate new business growth and business retention, and ensuring fulfillment of customer needs and achievement of customer satisfaction.
Leading field support activities, including onsite field support, non-air vehicle product support, and integrating delivery of product support solutions.
Managing and ensuring delivery of Product Support Resources, and reviewing and determining if requirements are supportable.
Deploying planning and contingency operations integration, and integrating readiness initiatives across Sustainment teams to optimize fielded performance.