Project Management and Planning Ops Rep – Early Career

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company and its research and development line-of-business, The Skunk Works, seeks an motivated recent graduate candidate to join the Signature Integration team (Signature Management & Survivability). You will be the Project Management & Planning Ops Rep for the Signature Integration team which is responsible for delivering cost effective, schedule driven, and technically superior capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business related degree (Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics & Supply Chain, Accounting, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship). Technical degrees can be considered (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial)
Project management experience
Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance.
This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in with a focus in Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
1-2 years of project‑management experience supporting aerospace or defense programs.
Proven ability to create and maintain detailed schedules (MS Project, Primavera, or similar).
Strong written communication skills for drafting non‑technical content and status reports.
Familiarity with research and development processes, documentation, and software configuration‑control procedures.
Ability to work across multiple programs and prioritize competing demands.

Responsibilities

Develop & Maintain Schedules – Create, update, and communicate integrated project schedules for all assigned programs.
Track Deliverables & Reporting Dates – Monitor milestone status, generate status reports, and ensure timely delivery to the customers.
Data Management & Preparation – Move and curate data sets, draft non‑technical inputs, and verify completeness before submission.
Software Approval Coordination – Liaise with configuration control and IT to obtain software approvals, execute data transfers, and maintain traceability.
Cross‑Program Alignment – Support F‑22, F‑35, and other Aero programs by synchronizing efforts across multiple projects, and IT initiatives.
Facilitate Communication – Serve as the central point of contact for status updates, issue escalation, and stakeholder briefings.
Risk & Issue Management – Identify administrative bottlenecks, propose mitigation actions, and track resolutions.