TSSC Operations Manager

Description:What We're Doing:

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

The Work:

The TSSC Operations Manager provides technical, operational, and administrative leadership across multiple functional areas supporting the C 130J Air Mobility Command, Air National Guard, and USMC Training System Support Center (TSSC). This role ensures effective coordination, resource alignment, cybersecurity compliance, and operational excellence across all TSSC divisions in support of Aircrew Training Device operations and enterprise training objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and supervision for four major functional areas: Aircrew Training Devices, Information Technology Systems, Quality Assurance, and Instructional Systems Development.
• Oversee all Information Technology and cybersecurity functions, ensuring compliance with DoD, NIST, and Lockheed Martin security standards across classified and unclassified networks, training systems, and end user environments.
• Provide oversight of logistics coordination, resource planning, and program financial tracking to support mission requirements and operational readiness.
• Coordinate cross functional tasks across the AMC/USMC TSSC enterprise, ensuring consistent communication, shared priorities, and elimination of redundant efforts.
• Collaborate closely with the COE at Kirtland AFB to maintain alignment, mutual support, and standardized processes across both sites for Instructional Systems Design.
• Partner with Operations & Sustainment (O&S) to ensure uninterrupted student throughput and minimize training disruptions caused by modifications or maintenance activities.
• Ensure all TSSC personnel receive required technical, compliance, and security training.
• Track all suspense items and deliver timely, accurate responses; develop extension requests as required.
• Serve as a primary point of contact with DoD customer agencies, providing briefings, reports, and regular operational updates.
• Support major modification and production efforts by coordinating impacts and ensuring synchronization between engineering, production, and TSSC operations.
• Implement Lockheed Martin policies, initiatives, and continuous improvement programs across the TSSC organization.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, security, and operational excellence.

Who we are:

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating innovative solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

Why Join Us:

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.

We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading technical teams in a training, simulation, aviation, or defense environment.
• Knowledge of flight simulation systems, visual databases, or training device support operations.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity, IT systems administration, or information assurance policies (RMF, STIGs, NIST frameworks).
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to manage cross functional teams and execute complex programs with multiple stakeholders.

Desired Skills:

• Previous experience in aircrew training systems, simulator operations, or training center management.
• Experience with government contracting, program finance, and logistics support.
• Prior work with JMATS, TSSC environments, or mobility/airlift training programs.
• Security+ or other DoD 8570 compliant certifications.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

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: 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 leader

Lockheed 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.

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: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Management

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First