Aviation Program Director

Reference: 735360BRPosted: 2026-07-23Location: Fort Walton Beach, FloridaClearance: SecretCompany: Lockheed MartinDescription:You will be the Fixed Wing Aviation Program Director for the SOF GLSS 2 Aviation Mission Area. Our team is responsible for managing a $450M program portfolio across AC/HC‑130J, MH‑6, MH‑60 and MH‑47 platforms, delivering cost, schedule and quality excellence while optimizing culture and partner collaboration.What You Will Be DoingAs the Fixed Wing Aviation Program Director you will be responsible for leading all phases of the program portfolio, driving strategic planning, and ensuring successful execution of task orders.Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Direct cost, schedule, and quality management for a $450M portfolio.Optimize team culture and partner collaboration with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.Lead proposal development, program planning, and estimating activities.Oversee execution of task orders and adapt to rapid changes in mission requirements.Develop and implement enterprise‑wide policies and procedures to achieve strategic goals.Why Join UsThis position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here: SOF GLSSFurther Information About This Opportunity:This position is in Fort Walton Beach. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company‑sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.Basic Qualifications:• Position requires demonstrated ability to lead Fixed and Rotary Wing development and platform integration programs.• Position requires demonstrated leadership skills and extensive professional experience in managing multiple task orders in an IDIQ environment.• Ability to manage short duration, high priority projects relative to cost, schedule and performance.• Ability to develop proposals, Statement of Work and project schedules.• Formulates partnerships and relationships with customer, suppliers and subcontractors.• Ability to develop and execute organizational plans, policies and procedures across the enterprise to meet strategic and tactical goals.• Must exhibit Full Spectrum Leadership Qualities.• Must possess strong Budget Control, Scheduling skills, strong Communications skills, and exceptional interpersonal skills. • Ability to interact with all levels of the organization, including internal and external constituencies. • Ability to work independently and meet hard deadlines. • Strong presentation skills and computer skills.• Willingness to execute tasks in addition to leading others.• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance and must be able to obtain an interim secret security clearance prior to start.Desired Skills:• Program Management Training certification• Aviation or aviation related systems Production Program management• Experience working in Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) environment or in a joint IPT structure• Experience in Aircraft Configuration Management and Risk Management techniques• Experience in Lean/Six Sigma •Strategy Development for future business opportunities and business growth.Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: SecretOther Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leaderLockheed 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.Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalBusiness Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)Relocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: Program ManagementType: Task Order/IDIQShift: First