Description: Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.

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We seek a level 3 Program Planning professional to be part of our team supporting the OPIR Mission. The position will be based out of Highlands Ranch CO, Boulder CO, or Sunnyvale CA. For your assigned component, you will interface with Engineering, Business Operations, and Program Management and will brief senior management. Additionally, you will be responsible for leading the development and management of a compliant Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) which will reflect the accurate and detailed contractual scope and resources to execute the program.

In this role, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to...

1. Leading development and maintenance of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) ensuring integration between the Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and the Integrated Master Plan (IMP)

2. Maintain schedule integration between the IMS and the Program Summary Master Schedule (PSMS) and supplemental schedules

3. Leading the preparation, execution, and maintenance of new or existing planning products

4. Support the implementation and monitoring of the Earned Value Management System through cost and schedule integration throughout the program lifecycle

5. Identifying Critical/Driving Paths, performing probabilistic/deterministic risk analysis, and developing corrective actions

6. Lead planning support to Production Operations and Master Program Scheduler as part of monthly management rhythms. Ensure schedule accuracy

7. Perform schedule integrity checks

8. Generate and deliver IMS reports and metrics

9. Present schedule-related information to internal and external customers

10. Ensure compliance with LM Corporate Program Performance Management and Program Planning policies and practices

11. Supporting proposal submittal and execution schedule development to meet established plans and parameters to include SOW, CWBS, and IMP traces to tasks

#LMSpace Program Planners

Basic Qualifications:

• 3-7 years of professional experience in an operational planning or scheduling type of capacity

• Proficiency in a project management schedule networking tool such as Open Plan (preferred), Primavera, Artemis, MS Project, etc

• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance

• Critical Path Scheduling methodology

• Proficient knowledge of program management principles, practices, and tools

• Experience delivering briefings to team members and project teams

• Application of Schedule Performance Management Techniques, e.g.

Earned Value Management:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

• US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance; cannot be a dual citizen.

Desired Skills:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline

• 2-3 years of experience program planning within the aerospace/defense industry

• Experience with Integrated Master Plan (IMP) knowledge

• Proven experience within the aerospace/defense industry with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and practices including Cost/Schedule Integration, Earned Value Metrics, Performance Measurement/Reporting, and Project Control and Forecasting.

• Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment process/tools

• Experience in resource loading, performing capacity/constraint management and analysis

• Agile Planning and/or Scrum Master knowledge

• Production / Sustainment / Depot Operations

• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development

• Proposal Experience

• Advanced Excel skill set including macros, lookup tables and VBA

• Ability to communicate utilizing different techniques and build strong relationships

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

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

Clearance Level: Top 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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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 $77,700 - $136,965. 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.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $89,300 - $154,905. 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.
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: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Program Planning

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First