Description:
You will be the Program Planner, Staff for the Integrated Program Planning team. Our team is responsible for developing and maintaining program schedules and plans, driving program execution, and serving as trusted partners and strategic advisors for internal and external customers.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Program Planner, Staff, you will be responsible for leading the development and maintenance of program schedules and plans, analyzing complex data, and building effective relationships to drive program execution. You will be a key contributor to the Integrated Program Planning team, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
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
Why Join Us
We're looking for a collaborative and strategic Program Planner, Staff who can drive program execution and deliver innovative solutions. As a trusted partner and advisor, you will have the opportunity to work with internal and external stakeholders, build effective relationships, and analyze complex data to drive program success. If you're passionate about advancing innovation and solving complex challenges, we encourage you to apply and join our team of incredible employees pioneering the future of missile defense and hypersonic technology.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
Basic Qualifications:
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Expertise at developing/maintaining Network Schedules including integrity checks, critical path analysis, Data Driven Metrics, and Schedule Risk Analysis
Experiences delivering project briefings to internal and external customers
Expertise with Earned Value Management (EVM) including Cost / Schedule Integration
Demonstrated team building skills
Demonstrated influencing and relationship management skills
Proficiency in Network scheduling tool (MS Project, Open Plan, Primavera, etc)
Must be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance for consideration
Desired Skills:
Bachelor's degree
10 years or more of experience in planning or program management related discipline
Earned Value certification
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
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: 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per 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 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: Program Planning
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 125,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
Our Mission: We solve complex challenges, advance scientific discovery and deliver innovative solutions to help our customers keep people safe and provide them essential services.
Our Vision: Be the global leader in supporting our customers to strengthen global security, deliver citizen services and advance scientific discovery.
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