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And Operations Planning jobs on OPT typically fall under business operations or supply chain functions, both of which qualify for standard 12-month OPT and STEM OPT extension if your degree is in engineering, business analytics, or a related STEM field. Employers in this space regularly hire F-1 candidates for demand planning, capacity analysis, and cross-functional coordination roles.
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At Lockheed Martin we are committed to shaping the future of aviation!
Our Aeronautics Global Supply Chain team is passionate about delivering innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed our customer’s expectations. The supply chain team touches every product and service we deliver and enables our customers to do the impossible every day. We leverage problem solving, creativity, and data to tackle the most exciting challenges in the industry.
Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. You have arrived at your career destination! Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization is seeking a Contral Account Manager (CAM) to join the Integrated Fighter Group (IFG) Line of Business (LOB) Integration team. The CAMs manage all technical, cost, and schedule aspects of tasks associated with this control account, including risk management, capacity management, schedule negotiations, metrics generation, earned value, schedule and status reporting, and provides other related support as requested by program management. The candidate will also be aggregating & presenting key program information & milestones to internal Lockheed Martin leadership and F-16 Program Office leadership. The candidate will complete all earned value management (EVM) assigned duties to include work authorization requests, estimate at complete review, schedule status, variance reporting, and comprehensive estimates at complete.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with experience within finance and/or Global Supply Chain.
- Familiarity with Control Account Management (CAM) & financials.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with Systems, Applications and Processes (SAP), (ERP), (MRP) or similar.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with FAR and DFAR requirements.
- Firm understanding of how to capture, aggregate, analyze, and present data that effectively demonstrates supplier, program, and financial performance to then identifying the potential risks and opportunities, for a positive outcome.
- Experienced in Supplier Management of Contract Deliverables according to Cost, Schedule, and Performance.
- Experience analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
- Experience effectively communicating with leaders to include program, finance, company, subcontractors, and customers.
- Earned Value Management System (EV or EVMS) Experience.
- Control Account Manager (CAM) Certification/Training.
PAY INFORMATION
Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
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.
LOCATION
This position is in Fort Worth, TX
Discover Fort Worth.
INTRODUCTION
At Lockheed Martin we are committed to shaping the future of aviation!
Our Aeronautics Global Supply Chain team is passionate about delivering innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed our customer’s expectations. The supply chain team touches every product and service we deliver and enables our customers to do the impossible every day. We leverage problem solving, creativity, and data to tackle the most exciting challenges in the industry.
Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. You have arrived at your career destination! Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization is seeking a Contral Account Manager (CAM) to join the Integrated Fighter Group (IFG) Line of Business (LOB) Integration team. The CAMs manage all technical, cost, and schedule aspects of tasks associated with this control account, including risk management, capacity management, schedule negotiations, metrics generation, earned value, schedule and status reporting, and provides other related support as requested by program management. The candidate will also be aggregating & presenting key program information & milestones to internal Lockheed Martin leadership and F-16 Program Office leadership. The candidate will complete all earned value management (EVM) assigned duties to include work authorization requests, estimate at complete review, schedule status, variance reporting, and comprehensive estimates at complete.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with experience within finance and/or Global Supply Chain.
- Familiarity with Control Account Management (CAM) & financials.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with Systems, Applications and Processes (SAP), (ERP), (MRP) or similar.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with FAR and DFAR requirements.
- Firm understanding of how to capture, aggregate, analyze, and present data that effectively demonstrates supplier, program, and financial performance to then identifying the potential risks and opportunities, for a positive outcome.
- Experienced in Supplier Management of Contract Deliverables according to Cost, Schedule, and Performance.
- Experience analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
- Experience effectively communicating with leaders to include program, finance, company, subcontractors, and customers.
- Earned Value Management System (EV or EVMS) Experience.
- Control Account Manager (CAM) Certification/Training.
PAY INFORMATION
Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
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.
LOCATION
This position is in Fort Worth, TX
Discover Fort Worth.
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Confirm your degree supports STEM OPT
Operations planning roles often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in industrial engineering, supply chain, or business analytics. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before applying to roles requiring longer authorization.
Target companies with established OPT hiring processes
Large manufacturers, logistics firms, and tech companies with dedicated HR teams are far more likely to have processed OPT candidates before. Smaller companies may be willing but lack the administrative infrastructure to move quickly.
Address your OPT timeline early and directly
Operations planning hiring cycles can run eight to twelve weeks. If your OPT start date or expiration creates a timing conflict, raise it in the first recruiter screen so both sides can plan rather than stall late in the process.
Highlight systems and tools experience prominently
Employers hiring for operations planning prioritize candidates with hands-on experience in SAP, Oracle, or Excel-based planning models. Quantify your impact with metrics like forecast accuracy improvements or inventory reduction percentages to stand out.
Understand the cap-gap rule if H-1B is the next step
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically through September 30. Knowing this removes a common objection employers raise about OPT timing gaps.
Use Migrate Mate to focus your search on sponsoring employers
Browsing general job boards wastes time on roles that will not consider OPT candidates. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers open to sponsoring international workers, which is especially useful in competitive operations planning hiring markets.
And Operations Planning OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do operations planning jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree falls under an approved STEM CIP code, such as industrial engineering, supply chain management, or business analytics, you can apply for the 24-month extension regardless of your exact job title. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO and ensure the role is directly related to your field of study.
How do I find operations planning employers who are open to OPT candidates?
Most general job postings do not specify whether a company will consider OPT, which makes filtering difficult. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this problem, showing you operations planning roles at employers who have sponsored international workers before. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering visa limitations late in the process.
Can I work in operations planning while my STEM OPT extension application is pending?
Yes, as long as you filed the STEM OPT extension application before your initial OPT expired, you are covered by an automatic 180-day cap-gap while USCIS processes it. You must remain employed at an E-Verify employer during this period. Do not stop working or change employers without first consulting your DSO.
What does an operations planning employer need to do to support my OPT?
For standard OPT, the employer does not file anything with USCIS. Your DSO updates your SEVIS record and issues a new I-20. For STEM OPT, the employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a formal training plan with you. The administrative burden on the employer is relatively low compared to H-1B sponsorship, which makes OPT an easier ask.
Is operations planning considered a specialty occupation for future H-1B sponsorship?
It can be, depending on how the role is defined. Positions requiring a specific bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or business analytics generally qualify as specialty occupations. Roles framed as general management or coordinator-level work with no specific degree requirement are more likely to face an H-1B challenge. The job description language your employer uses when filing matters considerably.