Ops AI Associate Manager - Level 4

Job Description:

Description:What You Will Be Doing
The Operations Systems & Modeling AI team is seeking an experienced manager to lead the AI for Operations portfolio. You will set strategic direction, oversee end to end delivery of AI solutions that support production, and ensure the team meets schedule and budget targets while championing data governance and cross functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Leadership – Help define then vision, roadmap, and KPIs; align AI initiatives with corporate objectives.
• Team Management – Recruit, develop, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, Machine Learning (ML) engineers, and software developers.
• Program & Budget Oversight – Create and manage multi year budgets (>$2 M), forecast resource needs, and report financial health to senior leadership.
• Solution Delivery – Direct design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable AI solutions; ensure code quality, security, and maintainability.
• Stakeholder & Change Management – Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering leaders to capture requirements, communicate roadmap, and drive adoption through training and support.
• Data Governance & Compliance – Enforce policies for data lineage, security, and regulatory compliance; oversee metadata & catalog implementation.
• Continuous Improvement – Promote Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD best practices; evaluate emerging AI technologies (LLMs, Generative AI, agentic frameworks) and assess ROI.

What’s In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Further Information About This Opportunity

Fort Worth, TX
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI/ML, related field considered

Experience leading technical teams in a regulated environment.

Proven track record of developing and managing budgets of $2 M +; skilled in cost benefit analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Hands on proficiency in Python and major ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch); ability to evaluate models and guide architecture decisions.
Desired Skills:
- Communication & Leadership – Excellent written and oral communication; adept at presenting technical concepts to senior executives and non technical audiences, and driving cross functional teamwork.
- Previous leadership experience.
- Advanced degree (M.S./Ph.D.) or MBA.
- Familiarity with Large Language Models, Generative AI, and agentic AI frameworks.
- Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Understanding of aircraft manufacturing processes, supply chain logistics, and lean principles.
- Experience with vendor/contract negotiation and ITAR/DoD data handling compliance.
- Strong background in statistical modeling, hypothesis testing, and performance validation tied to operational metrics.
- Software Engineering & DevOps – Experience with back end development, CI/CD pipelines, Git version control, and cloud native deployment (AWS/Azure/GCP).
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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 worlds 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: Artificial Intelligence
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

- Communication & Leadership – Excellent written and oral communication; adept at presenting technical concepts to senior executives and non technical audiences, and driving cross functional teamwork.
- Previous leadership experience.
- Advanced degree (M.S./Ph.D.) or MBA.
- Familiarity with Large Language Models, Generative AI, and agentic AI frameworks.
- Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Understanding of aircraft manufacturing processes, supply chain logistics, and lean principles.
- Experience with vendor/contract negotiation and ITAR/DoD data handling compliance.
- Strong background in statistical modeling, hypothesis testing, and performance validation tied to operational metrics.
- Software Engineering & DevOps – Experience with back end development, CI/CD pipelines, Git version control, and cloud native deployment (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Job Ident #: 89340450880

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/