Systems Administrator (Mission Planning SME, Level 4) (Fort Smith, AR)

Lockheed Martin

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  FORT SMITH, Arkansas
  
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PERMANENT

Updated 09/03/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Description:

Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment Team. Our customers include both the U.S. Military and international governments and organizations. Our global reach and technical depth offer an endless amount of opportunities for up-and-coming Autonomic Logistics Information Systems (ALIS) or Mission Planning Environment (MPE) professionals seeking a place

to make their mark - or for seasoned Autonomic Logistics Information Systems (ALIS) or Mission

Planning Environment (MPE) professionals seeking their next career challenge.

ALIS/MPE

Administrators directly support JSF operations by assuring the integrity of data stored within the

system by maintaining the internal databases and applications. The successful candidate will serve

as the point of contact in customer discussions during the flight and evaluation activities while

maintaining system functionality. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access

Program clearance required for program access.

This role is in support of Ebbing Air National Guard that will be based in Fort Smith, Arkansas United States. We are seeking an experienced Administrator to work on the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Autonomic Logistics

Information System (ALIS)/ Mission Planning Environment (MPE). In this role you will be

required to cross-train across multiple functions (Database, Network, Systems, Security, Mission

Planning Administration) - Multi-Function Information Systems Analyst.

• Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:
  
• Interacting daily with users and ALIS/LM leadership
  
• System/database/software/firewall/account maintenance and monitoring
  
• Maintaining smooth, secure operation of multi-user computer systems through coordination
  with peers, Tier2 and engineers
  
• Laptop re-image, troubleshooting, account maintenance
  
• Regular monitoring of systems/applications for availability and performance
  
• Training ALIS Administrators or Mission Planning Environment Administrator and users on the
  ALIS system as needed
  
• Perform

COMSEC CRO

duties and adhere to requirements; train others in COMSEC

• Support pilots in Mission Planning/Debriefing and identify/resolve system shortfalls
  We are Lockheed Martin- Here Are Some Of The Benefits You Can Enjoy.
  
• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• 401K
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Work/Life Balance
  
• Career Development
  
• Mentorship Opportunities
  
• Rewards and Recognition
  ALISAeroPrime
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a Secret security clearance or higher with investigation within the last 6 years
  
• Completed DoD IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, or CCNA)
  
• IT experience of any combination in system/mission planning- administration
  
• Knowledge of any of the following: Windows; SQL; Linux; Cisco products
  
• This is an operational support role to an active fighter unit, the selected candidate may be required to work at deployed

CONUS/OCONUS

locations, support rotating shifts, and work over 40 hours per week—which may include weekends—as dictated by mission requirements.

• All individuals must be able to adhere to the REAL ID Act which establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards.
• Desired Skills:
  
• COMSEC Experience in handling crypto and configuring crypto for flight operations. Reviewing Operation Task Links and other associated flight data for COMSEC requirements
  
• Experience working for or supporting the US military and Foreign Military
  
• Military Flight Operations & Planning Processes
  
• Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) installation and data updates.
  
• Working knowledge of building Mission Data Loads (MDL)
  
• Precision Guided Munitions Planning Software (PGMPS) experience
  
• Mission Planning Systems Support Representatives (SSR) experience
  
• Personal Computer Debrief Software (PCDS) experience
  
• Experience Troubleshooting Applications
  
• Account Maintenance with Active Directory/Oracle/CRM
  
• Disaster recovery: backups and restores of physical servers, virtual machines, databases and network equipment
  
• Virtual Machine Management Service (Hyper-V / VMware)
  
• Software updates
  
• Maintaining/upgrading system hardware and startup/shutdown of rack components
  
• Applying updates, anti-virus/anti-spyware updates, and patch updates
  
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux System Administrator
  
• Familiarity with Lockheed Martin products and processes, to include the

JSF ALIS

hardware and software

• Familiarity with best practices for data configuration management
  
• Effective communication with team members, F‑35 maintenance personnel, and pilots to ensure high‑quality mission‑planning product services.

Security Clearance Statement:

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

Clearance Level:

Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

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:

Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work 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:

Yes

Career Area:

Information Technology

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First

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