Program Planner CA

Basic Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities
• Expertise at developing and maintaining Network Schedules, including integrity checks, critical path analysis, data‑driven metrics, and schedule risk analysis
• Experience delivering project briefings to internal and external customers
• Expertise with Earned Value Management (EVM) including cost and schedule integration
• Demonstrated team‑building skills
• Demonstrated influencing and relationship‑management skills
• Proficiency in a network scheduling tool (e.g., MS Project, Open Plan, Primavera)
• Must be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance for consideration

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.

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.

• Developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for new or existing development, production, or 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 and deterministic risk analysis, and identifying critical/driving paths while developing solutions for resolution along with network logic validation and 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 an Earned Value Management System on programs

• 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, or depot operations experience
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development
• Proposal development and submittal experience
• 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 and tools
• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN and be able to obtain a SECRET clearance

This position is located in Goleta, CA. Onsite full‑time work is required at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The selected candidate must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.