Integrated Program Planner Stf - IFG F-Prgrm Plng, Level 4

Position: Integrated Program Planner Stf - IFG F-16 Prgrm Plng, Level 4
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* Description:

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How to be part of our Skunk Works® Team   Join Program Planning

** Skunk Works® Programs*
* The Integrated Fighter Group  IFG  supports the F‑16 and F‑22 aircraft families  Both platforms embody U S  air‑power excellence: the F‑16 offers decades‑long service with unmatched speed, maneuverability, and advanced technology, while the award‑winning F‑22 Raptor provides world‑class air dominance through stealth, agility, and integrated weapon systems

Program planning is a core component of Lockheed Martin's Program Management & Enterprise Performance framework  It organizes tasks, defines schedules, and ensures that design, development, and sustainment activities are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards  In the aeronautics domain, this discipline blends creativity, engineering, and technology to produce aircraft that enable global security and air‑dominance missions

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Program Planning Specialist  Level 4  to provide planning and scheduling support for the F‑16 Campaigns and Proposal team  The incumbent will work closely with technical SMEs, planners, operations, and program management to translate authorized customer requirements into compliant Request‑for‑Proposal  RFP  schedules  Responsibilities include validating scope, flow, and resource requirements, and supporting capture and business development activities

Key functions involve:

- Developing product‑level plans and proposal schedules

Conducting critical‑path analysis, Schedule Risk Analyses  SRA , and maintaining summary schedules

Integrating and assessing schedule impacts of new work on existing and future plans

- Applying Critical Path Method  CPM  principles to schedule network development and analysis

Acting as a liaison among Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Contracts, Technical Planning, and Program Management

- Evaluating program and PP&I  Program Planning & Integration  processes, identifying gaps, and driving remediation activities

Core Responsibilities

1  Schedule Development & Maintenance

Build and maintain network schedules using tools such as Open Plan, Primavera, MS Project, or Project View

Perform integrity checks, critical‑path identification, and schedule risk assessments

2  Proposal Support

Translate customer RFP requirements into detailed, compliant proposal schedules

Coordinate with capture teams to ensure alignment of technical approach, resources, and timelines

3  Earned Value Management  EVM

Integrate cost and schedule data to support EVM reporting and analysis

4  Stakeholder Coordination

Facilitate briefings and status updates for internal and external customers

Build and sustain relationships across functional teams, influencing decisions and resolving conflicts

5   Process Improvement

Analyze planning metrics and trends, recommending and implementing actionable improvements

** What's In It For You:*
* From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here

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

  Must be a US Citizen  Must have ability to obtain & maintain a Secret Security Clearance as part of employment  This position is located at a special access facility

A level 4 employee Typically has 9   15 years of professional experience

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

- Bachelor's degree

- At least 5 years in operational planning or scheduling, preferably within the defense sector

- Proficient with Microsoft Office  Excel, PowerPoint, Word  

- Expertise in schedule‑building tools  Open Plan, Primavera, MS Project, Project…