Principal, Integrated Prgrm Plnr - Aero CART PP&I SME - Level 6

Principal, Integrated Program Planner
- Aero Cart PP&I SME
- Level 6

Join the Aero PP&I Central Analysis Reporting & Training (CART) Team! We are seeking a highly experienced Principal SME in Program Planning and Integration (PP&I) to drive excellence across our programs, focusing on the Aero initiative, APEX, to establish a Growth Mindset culture.

• Provide planning/scheduling technical support and reporting to the Aero CART team PP&I Manager.
• Serve as the key expert between LOBs, BAs, IPPC, and the IPP COE.
• Develop and implement solutions for complex planning and scheduling issues using advanced analytical techniques.
• Identify and mitigate risks, make decisions on planning and scheduling approaches, and evaluate trade‑offs.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and drive process improvements as a liaison between Aeronautics Central Team and LOB Senior Planning SMEs.
• Communicate planning and scheduling requirements and best practices to program management, engineering, and other stakeholders.
• Work independently with minimal supervision to achieve program planning and scheduling excellence.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and obtain a Secret clearance (no clearance required to start).
• Typically 18 – 20 years of professional experience in program planning and integration.
• Degree in Construction Management, Program Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with networked schedules, integrity checks, and critical path methodology.
• Experience with Schedule Performance Management techniques, including Earned Value Management.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Previous experience with Deltek Open Plan.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with industry, Aero, and LM corporate planning policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Part‑time remote telework (employee teleworks < 50 % of the time).
• Work at a designated Lockheed Martin facility, with the specific weekly schedule discussed during hiring.
• Employee must be located near a major LM Aero site.

• Salary range (varies by location): $131,500 – $231,840.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off and holidays.

Fort Worth, TX;
Marietta, GA;
Palmdale, CA (employee must be located near a major LM Aero site).

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.