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Control Account Manager F-35 Final Assembly (Level 4)

Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

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Job ID: 683811BR Date posted: Jan. 06, 2025 Program: F-35
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Aviation's story is one of perseverance—failing, trying again, and achieving success. Since its inception, Lockheed Martin has embraced this spirit, advancing aeronautical design and delivering mission success. We value the diverse talents of our team, celebrating their unique contributions. Together, our passion and strategic vision drive innovation, inspire progress, and shape the future of aerospace and defense. Join us in making history.

Elevate your career as a Control Account Manager (CAM) for the F-35 Final Assembly (J850) build area. In this key role, you’ll ensure EVM compliance while managing cost, schedule, and technical performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the success of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Earned Value Management: Oversee compliance and implementation of EVM principles, managing cost, schedule, and technical scope.
Performance Analysis: Conduct cost and schedule variance analysis, define root causes, and implement corrective actions to ensure project success.
Leadership Reporting: Prepare comprehensive EVMS presentations and performance reports for leadership reviews, including Executive Vice President-level briefings.
Task Management: Establish and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production task schedules for the assigned build areas.
Budget and Staffing Oversight: Manage overhead expenditures, develop staffing plans, and ensure budget alignment with production needs.
Schedule Optimization: Maintain SWBS Station Forecast Starts/Completes in SAP and IMS and mitigate schedule impacts through Critical Path analysis.
Material Coordination: Resolve production shortages and collaborate with material management to address availability issues proactively.
Inventory Oversight: Ensure accurate representation of Work In Progress (WIP) inventory and adjust as required.
Affordability Initiatives: Develop and implement cost-saving measures, driving efficiency and best practices across the team.

What’s In It For You
High-Impact Role: Lead critical aspects of F-35 Final Assembly production operations.
Leadership Opportunities: Partner with cross-functional teams and present solutions to senior leadership and customers.
Professional Growth: Expand your expertise in EVMS, production planning, and manufacturing operations.
Dynamic Environment: Be part of a team shaping the future of aerospace innovation.
Competitive Benefits: Enjoy Lockheed Martin’s industry-leading benefits, professional development, and hybrid work flexibility.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are
• A detail-oriented leader with a strong background in EVM principles and production management.
• A strategic thinker who excels in analyzing complex problems and implementing solutions.
• A skilled communicator with the ability to present technical data to diverse audiences.
• A proactive team player with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global Diversity and Inclusion.
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Basic Qualifications:
• Experience with Earned Value Management and production processes associated with development, implementation &/or management of cost and schedule performance baselines
• Experience analyzing cost, schedule, &/or technical data.
• Experience summarizing and presenting data to senior leadership in a clear, concise, &/or compelling format
• Experience leading, working, and collaborating with cross-functional teams
Desired Skills:
• Certification as a Control Account Manager 101 (CAM) with prior CAM responsibilities
• Hands-on familiarity with LM Aero Earned Value (EV) metrics, reports, processes, and data structures
• Advanced knowledge of Aerospace Earned Value Management (EVMS) processes and procedures (including understanding of ANSII guidelines) with specific application to LM Aeronautics products
• Familiarity with LM Aero scheduling systems used to plan and track performance.
• Familiarity using SAP queries and investigating issues
• Advanced understanding of 5th generation aircraft processes and infrastructure (SAP, PDM, ICA, Catia, SFM/CAPP) for Fabrication and Assembly
• Project Management experience and skills developing and managing a resource loaded schedule.
• Highly proficient in MS Office suite of tools
• Experience with Corrective Action and Problem Solving
• Excellent organization, communication, presentation and time management skills.
• Ability to quickly learn, assimilate, adapt to, and successfully execute constantly changing direction from leadership
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.

Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.

Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities and our planet.

Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
  • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
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Qualifications

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  • Collaborative

    There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

    From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

    You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”

Ryan J., Enterprise Operations

Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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