Associate Manager Depot Partnering Operations

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Standard Job Description
The Associate Manager, Depot Partnering Component Repair Operations (CRO), will oversee the F‑22 spare‑parts repair program within a Performance‑Based Logistics (PBL) framework. LM Aero must build and sustain the infrastructure for depot‑level maintenance, ensure Title 10 compliance, and support the United States Government (USG) in meeting contractual performance goals.

Key Responsibilities

End‑to‑End Supply‑Chain Management – Direct provisioning, storage, and transportation of F‑22 assets across the global supply‑chain network, primarily at U.S. Air Force depots, to enable timely component repairs.Performance‑Metric Development & Maintenance – Define, track, and continuously improve metrics such as Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT), Work‑In‑Progress (WIP), Total Non‑Mission‑Capable Supply (TNMCS), inventory turnover, and on‑time spares delivery.Dashboard & Data Visualization – Manage metric dashboards, ensure data integrity, and provide regular updates (weekly/monthly) to senior leadership, including variance analysis, root‑cause identification, and actionable recommendations.Inventory Planning & Replenishment – Establish initial lay‑in of “bit‑and‑piece” parts, generate replenishment requisitions, and maintain target stock levels using metric‑driven forecasts to optimize inventory and reduce RTAT.Repair‑Process Tracking – Monitor repair actions from receipt through completion, feed status data into performance dashboards, and produce higher‑level reports for senior management.Stakeholder Coordination – Serve as the primary point of contact for repair efforts, manage spares ordering and status tracking, and collaborate on proposal development, project management, and coordination activities for assigned USG depots.Desired Capabilities

Strong leadership and management skills to drive cross‑functional teams.Analytical foresight to translate metrics into actionable insights for inventory redistribution, re‑ordering, and spares coordination.Ability to influence continuous‑improvement initiatives that lower WIP and improve the contractual TNMCS rate.The role demands a proactive, metric‑focused professional who can balance operational execution with strategic planning to support depot‑level F‑22 repairs and ensure compliance with PBL objectives.

Basic Qualifications
Knowledge of Component Repairs OperationsExperience with parts managementExperience with Supply Chain Management, performance-based logistics (PBL); third party Logistics providers, weapon system acquisition, operational support, project management or program managementUS Citizen with the Ability to obtain a Secret Security clearanceDesired Skills
F-22 Supply Management ExperienceExperience working with Air Force repair depotsExperience with USAF Standard Base Supply System or equivalent.Parts forecastingFamiliarity with LM Legacy Systems such as Provisioning Relational, Integrated, and Distributed Electronic System (PRIDE), SAP, and SPM.Working knowledge of the F-22 Wholesale Supply Tool (GOLDesp) and the Material Requirements Planning System is preferred.Familiar with inventory management, financial, and product support activities.Experience with Defense Supply Chain Inventory ManagementPlanning skills with prior experience managing complex tasks and suppliers.Holds experience with data analytics and tracking metrics on program performancePay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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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.