Job Description

THE WORK
• This position will be located at the Eglin ATC, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The position requires periodic travel.
• Act as the primary technical authority for the Mission Planning Environment (MPE) within the Instructional Product Support Team (IPST).
• Coordinate closely with development, product test, and sustainment teams to ensure training content remains current, accurate, and compliant with industry and DoD standards.
• Develop, design, and maintain curriculum focused training products-including interactive virtual simulations-that teach essential MPE administration and planning skills.
• Conduct training gap analyses, consolidate findings, and adjust curricula to close deficiencies and align with operational needs.
• Translate complex technical publications into clear, introductory training materials and job aid documentation.
• Support the delivery of MPE courseware to F 35 system administrators and mission planners, providing subject matter guidance during instruction and after action debriefs.
• Apply expertise in Linux and Windows system administration to build realistic, technology driven training environments.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Mission Planner or related roles.
• Knowledgeable of Commercial Off The Shelf (COTs) and Government Off The Shelf (GOTs) software related to mission planning and debrief (e.g. JMPS, PFPS, WPS, CWDS, JWS, EWCC, SPT, PCDS).
• Active Secret Clearance updated within the last 5 years.
• Experience is creating and presenting technical documentation into user friendly training material.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
• Experience in instructing in Basic or Mission Qualification Training

Desired skills
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in F-35, F-22, F-15E/EX, F-16 Mission Planning Environment, including mission planning, debrief, security, and sensor reprogramming functions
• Familiarity with instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM) and learning management systems (LMS).
• Prior experience developing aerospace or defense related instructional courseware.
• Strong analytical skills with a track record of conducting training gap analyses and curriculum development.
• Experience working in a joint/multi agency environment and coordinating with DoD acquisition teams.
• Proficient in Linux and Windows administration; experience creating virtual training simulations (e.g., VMware, Hyper V, or container based solutions).

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 Schedule Information

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.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $128,400 - $226,435. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $147,700 - $255,990. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.