F-22 Lead Release Captain Sr Mgr - L6

Standard Job Description The F-22 Lead Release Captain provides enterprise-level oversight across all ‘Raptor Releases’ and the F-22 Integration and Release Pipeline. This includes quality/defect management, capability development/integration/delivery, roadmap and schedule mgmt, and process mgmt. The F-22 Lead Release Captain reports to the F-22 Weapons Systems Lead and leads the F-22 Release Captains. They partner with Capability Leads, senior leadership, customers, and other stakeholders to ensure that all releases are strategically aligned, technically sound, and executed with a high-performing, well-prepared team. Key Responsibilities Capability Delivery Management

• Coordinate with PMs, subsamplers, partners, and Sustainment (RAMP/DR) on cross-release coordination of content, resources, and schedules
• Drive performance as measured by the F-22 Capability Development Plan (CDP), engineering metrics, customer metrics, and more
• Track integration build status, integration test outcomes, and flight-test readiness; alert Cape Leads and stakeholders to any deviations.

Roadmap Planning & Execution

• Work with Capacity / Roadmap Lead, the F-22 Program Management team, and all key stakeholders to regularly evaluate the long-range Integration Pipeline Roadmap.
• Serve as the primary focal point for planning and coordination of Raptor Releases beyond the “active” Raptor Releases.
• Jointly coordinate and participate in Relay Planning and Capability Summary events; identify resource gaps; and recommend/drive actions, schedule or scope adjustments to ensure timely and quality content delivery

Quality and Defect Management

• Own the end-to-end defect life-cycle (deferral labeling, stability Labeling, closure tracking)
• Lead weekly defect-board meeting; prioritize remediation against roadmap milestones and opportunities; track Sev-1/2 SDEFs through closure
• Monitors metrics dashboards (burndown, defect aging, resolution rate) and report to senior leadership
• Evaluate strategic and tactical opportunities to improve aircraft systems’ stability and performance

Process Improvement & Coaching

• Maintain awareness of all JP’s (joint processes) that support the pipeline; Coordinate and facilitate updating them to meet emerging needs
• Identify and implement pipeline efficiency improvements
• Mentor and coach Release Captains and Capability Leads on best practices, data-driven decision-making, and risk mitigation

Release Coordination & Leadership

• Owns and manages the F-22 Key Development Milestones and Tempo chart and coordinates updates to the RTT Setback Schedule & Process in line with the execution of the F-22 Joint Roadmap
• Serve as the primary liaison between Release Captains, Capability Leads, Weapon-System Managers, and the PM office
• Coordinate and participate of Cross-Release and Monthly OFP Release Coordination meetings
• Participate in Integration Pipeline related meetings such as PIT Status Meeting, Scrum-of-Scrums, Capability Summary, Relay Planning, Bi-Weekly Status, Quality Gate Reviews, etc.
• Documentation & Visibility

Own and update regularly the Value Stream Governance documentation and transparency portals, unclass and classified, for effective, top-tier communication with stakeholders and members. Risk & Sustainment Integration

• Coordinate with risk-management teams and program managers to surface and mitigate pipeline-level risks.
• Align Sustainment inputs (RAMP, DRs) with upcoming releases to avoid post-release surprises.

Basic Qualifications

Education : B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field (M.S. preferred). discipline (M.S. or PMP/PMI-ACP certification strongly preferred). Experience : 8+ years of experience in defense program integration, with at least 3 years in defect-management or capability-delivery leadership roles. Analytical Skills : Ability to synthesize large data sets (defect metrics, roadmap status) into actionable recommendations. Clearance : Ability to Obtain and Maintain an Active Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

• Leadership & Coaching: Experience in coaching senior technical leads (Release Captains, Capability Leads) and driving cultural/process change.
• Strategic thinker who can balance day-to-day defect resolution with long-range roadmap health.
• Technical Expertise
• Deep knowledge of SDEF lifecycle, JIRA, ATNet, and release-management processes.
• Familiarity with F-22 flight-test, Tier-3 lab, EOFC-4 verification, and sustainment interfaces.
• Strong influencer with excellent facilitation skills across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Passion for continuous improvement and a data-driven decision-making culture.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $158700.00 - $294700.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.