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Program Planner, Staff – TX

Full Time

About Lockheed Martin

We specialize in defense tech, solving complex challenges, advancing scientific discovery and delivering innovative solutions that help our customers keep people safe.

Job ID: 678288BR Date posted: Oct. 08, 2024
Description: Our mission is clear. At Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), we solve complex challenges, advance scientific discovery and deliver innovative solutions to help our customers keep people safe. We take rocket science to the next level and develop systems that protect from a distance and in close-combat. We are pioneering the future of missile defense and hypersonic technology with a team of incredible employees across the world.
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is advancing innovation for tomorrow, we’re looking for the brightest minds to come join our Integrated Program Planning team. As part of the Program Planning family, you will support the preparation and maintenance of program schedules and plans through effective relationship building and analyzing complex data to drive program execution. Our Program Planners are trusted partners and strategic advisors for our internal and external customers.
Check out this video of what it’s like to work in Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Integrated Program Planning & Integration

What You Will Be Doing

  • Developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for new or existing development/production/sustainment programs leveraging the Program Summary Master Schedules (PSMS)
  • Tracking progress of program activities against baseline internal plans, and ensuring schedule margin to contract dates is achieved or maintained
  • Maintaining schedules, performing probabilistic / deterministic risk analysis, and identifying critical/driving paths while developing solutions for resolutions along with network logic validation/deconfliction
  • Supporting and participating in negotiations with customer and internal stakeholders
  • Proposal submittal and execution schedule development through preparation and assessment of progress against established plans and parameters
  • Formulating and recommending corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, fund allocations, and work requirements
  • Maintaining cost and schedule integration throughout program lifecycle
  • Implementing and monitoring Earned Value Management System on programs


For a level 4, we typically look for a Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 10 years of professional experience; or 8 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree, or equivalent experience/combined education.

Why Join us

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

For this onsite role, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse thinkers like you! At Lockheed Martin, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence.

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Basic Qualifications:
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Experienced at developing/maintaining Network Schedules including integrity checks, critical path analysis, and Schedule Risk Analysis
  • Experiences delivering project briefings to internal and external customers
  • Experiences with Earned Value Management (EVM) including Cost / Schedule Integration
  • Demonstrated team building skills
  • Demonstrated influencing and relationship management skills
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance, US citizenship is required
    Desired Skills:
  • 10 years or more of experience in planning or program management related discipline
  • Earned Value certification
  • Must be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance
  • Proficiency in Network scheduling tool (MS Project, Open Plan, Primavera, etc)
  • Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance
  • Production / Sustainment / Depot Operations
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development
  • Proposal development and submittal
  • Integrated Master Plan (IMP) creation, maintenance, and integration with IMS
  • Advanced Excel skill set including macros, lookup tables and VBA
  • Experience with the Schedule Risk Assessment process/tools
  • Ability to communicate utilizing different techniques and build strong relationships
    Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
    Clearance Level: 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: 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 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
    Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
    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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
    Relocation Available: Possible
    Career Area: Finance
    Type: Full-Time
    Shift: First