Description:

Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies,
our security and our humanity. While others view space
as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities,
where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the
future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness
the full potential of space to cultivate innovation,
reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what
technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready
solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through
our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing
boundaries and forming partnerships across industries
and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and
the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re
reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring
security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in
space and find a career that's built for you.

At Lockheed Martin Space we build satellites and
spacecraft that do amazing things in space for our
government and commercial customers. Connecting
people, advancing discovery, and protecting what
matters most. Our satellites give earlier warning of
severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and
deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide. We
also take rocket science to the next level developing
systems that protect from both a distance and in close combat. We are pioneering the future of missile
defense and hypersonic technology, and we’re doing it
all with a team of incredible employees across the
world. As we look to the future, we’re driving
innovations to help our customers do even more in
orbit. Come, join our Program Planning team in the
dynamic world of Space. Here, we are driven by
innovation and integrity. By applying the highest
standards of business ethics and a forward-thinking
mindset, we believe everything is within our reach –
and yours – as a Lockheed Martin employee.

Our Enterprise Performance organization seeks an entry level 1 Program Planner to join our mission in Highlands Ranch, CO supporting various programs and strategic initiatives within in our Commercial Civil Space line of business supporting the Orion Program. Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor building the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, NASA’s first spacecraft designed for long-duration, human-rated deep space exploration. Orion will transport humans to interplanetary destinations beyond low Earth orbit, such as asteroids, the moon and eventually Mars, and return them safely back to Earth.

As our Program Planner, you will...

• Partner with Program, Capture & Senior Management
  to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance by
  facilitating integration across all functions

• Develop compliant Integrated Program Schedules
  which accurately validate the flow, budget, and
  resources required to execute contractual scope and
  overarching program strategy

• Provide time-phased critical path predictive analysis
  and actionable planning data, and develop
  recommended solutions to programmatic execution
  conflicts

• Ensure all commitments are tracked, monitored and
  statused

• Prepare/coordinate the development of planning
  artifacts for solicitation response

• Interface with program management, senior
  management and the customer as the programs
  planning integrator

• Ensure vertical and horizontal integration, and
  cost/schedule integration between all schedules and
  other program artifacts

• Devise modeling and measuring techniques to
  integrate risks and opportunities with schedule and
  cost baseline, and to perform schedule risk
  assessments

• Utilizes performance and health metrics analyses to drive actions resulting in improved program
  performance

#LMSpace Program Planners
Basic Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of previous planning/scheduling experience

• Experience with a planning tool (e.g. Microsoft
  Project, Open Plan, Acumen, One Pager Pro,
  Primavera, Excel or another comparable tools)

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM)
  concepts (such as critical path analysis, cost/schedule
  integration, performance metrics, program start-up
  activities)
  Desired Skills:

• Bachelor degree preferred

• Understanding of EVM

• Understanding of critical path analysis

• Understanding of the end-to-end lifecycle of a
  spacecraft/satellite program

• Understanding of the Program Performance
  Management Process

• Demonstrated competency in integrating
  cost/schedule

• Prior team lead experience

• Ability to work independently as well as part of an
  integrated team

• Strong sense of follow-up and closure with attention
  to detail

• Self-starter able to operate with minimal guidance

• Desire and willingness to support dynamic proposal
  activities

• Strong influencing and relationship management
  skills

• Excellent problem solving skills to identify and resolve
  challenges arising in dynamic situations

• Makes sound decisions quickly and efficiently, even
  with limited information or under time constraints

• Ability to communicate and work effectively across
  multiple disciplines

To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters a work environment that encourages big-picture thinking. Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

**Benefits you can enjoy include:**

• Medical {many choices of plans; some LM locations have on-site medical}
• Dental
• 401k {with generous matching}
• Generous Paid time off
• Work/life balance, family-friendly environment
• Career development, career-growth, and lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds
• Fun, talented, and witty teammates
• Knowledgeable, supportive, and engaged leadership
• Community-minded organization
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement

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Clearance Level:

None
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 $52,300 - $92,230. 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.
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