U-2 Sustainment Integrator Principal - Level 6

Lockheed Martin•Palmdale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a logistics professional to serve as the primary support engineer for the U-2 high altitude reconnaissance program within the Advance Development Program (ADP) Sustainment Operations. In this role, you will act as the central liaison between U-2 customers, functional support teams, and the broader Line of Business (LOB), guaranteeing that all logistics requirements for both new and existing U-2 sustainment contracts are precisely identified, communicated, and met. You will coordinate support from all program and sustainment areas, translate customer and product requirements into realistic logistics solutions, and monitor the effectiveness of those solutions through field and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics performance metrics. In addition, you will be responsible for providing integrated logistics support to customers of Advance Development Program (ADP) Sustainment Operations as a member of the ADP Sustainment Integration office.

Requirements

Holds a Final DoD Secret Clearance prior to start.
Holds a Bachelors degree in a STEM related discipline from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
Viewed as the most senior authority in discipline.
Holds demonstrated logistics experience with all Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) elements including, Supply, Provisioning, Technical Publications, Field Services, Mods/Maintenance Repair and Operations, Support Equipment and/or Training.
Demonstrated experience working and/or briefing senior level customer personnel as well as Director and Vice President levels within Lockheed Martin and DoD program offices.
Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Strong presentation and written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of ADP, sustainment acquisition processes, and unique product support strategies.
Knowledge and experience with ADP programs and related support contracts.
Deep understanding of Performance Based Logistics (PBL) principles and execution.
Knowledge of Lockheed Martin and Aeronautics logistic processes, systems and structure.
Knowledge of data analytics and prognostic health management.
Experience effectively dealing with abstract issues and independently developing solid plans and communication strategies to effectively respond to internal or external customers.

Responsibilities

Capture, analyze, and convert U-2 customer or product requirements into logical, systemic logistics solutions that respect technical, schedule and cost constraints
Coordinate support from all ADP program and sustainment functional areas (engineering, supply support, global supply chain, maintenance, training, finance, etc.) to achieve desired sustainment outcomes
Monitor the effectiveness of the U-2 sustainment solution using field data and LM Aero performance metrics (e.g. critical parts, degraders, part availability, turn around times, mission critical supply levels.
Conduct analysis of the sustainment system – including mods, fabrication, test, installation, operations, maintenance and disposal – to identify gaps, verify effectiveness and asses cost/risk.
Lead/Participate in root cause investigations for logistics’ shortfalls (Keep Em Flying Cell (KEF)/Degrader Council). Coordinate corrective actions with functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and deliver internal and external executive level functional and program presentations, ensuring consistent, accurate messaging about U-2 sustainment status, risk, and achievements, in line with the Inform, Discuss, Recognize and Decide set up
Produce directed metrics reports and performance dashboards for senior leadership and Line of Business stakeholders
Create and maintain comprehensive sustainment plans covering the entire U-2 product lifecycle
Oversee integration activities, comprehensive logistics support, and the execution of sustainment requirements throughout modifications, fielding, and eventual disposal.