Program Planner - Level 4

Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

We’re creating future‑ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation and reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that’s built for you.

At Lockheed Martin we build satellites and spacecraft that perform amazing functions for our government and commercial customers. Connecting people, advancing discovery, and protecting what matters most. Our satellites give early warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide. We also elevate rocket science by developing systems that protect from both a distance and in close‑combat.

We are pioneering future missile defense and hypersonic technology with a team of incredible employees worldwide. As we look to the future, we’re driving innovations that enable our customers to do even more in orbit. Join our Program Planning team in the dynamic world of space. By applying the highest standards of business ethics and a forward‑thinking mindset, we believe everything is within our reach.

Our team seeks a Program Planner IV in either Sunnyvale, CA or Highlands Ranch, CO to join our mission supporting our SDA (Space Development Agency) programs. Now is a great time to get involved with the opportunities to help shape the future of these programs and be a part of a proven team as we drive into a true production cadence with multiple vehicle launches, often over 20 at one launch.

This is an ideal opportunity to continue developing your career in Program Planning and Program Management. If you are an enthusiastic self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment with experience in development and maintenance of program integrated master schedule networks, this job is for you!

• Be a part of a team to plan and manage detailed schedule networks from design, assembly, test, and into operations.
• Interface with Engineering, Finance and Business Operations, Supply Chain, and Program management while working with the entire planning team to translate authorized customer requirements into the PMB (performance measurement baseline).
• Develop and maintain compliant Integrated Master Schedules which accurately and comprehensively validate contractual scope, workflow, and resources required to execute the program.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to drive progress and performance, monitor changes and status, and facilitate communication between stakeholders.
• Prepare and present high‑level and detail status to program management, executives, and customer representatives.
• Assist in negotiating handoffs between product areas regarding technical content and schedules as well as facilitating workaround planning.
• Serve as a liaison by maintaining, publishing, and presenting relevant planning and scheduling information and metrics to provide visibility to management.

• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience in planning or scheduling
• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance
• Expert experience with project management schedule networking tool such as Open Plan (preferred), Primavera, Artemis, MS Project
• Additional planning knowledge/experience (examples:
  Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP)
• Advanced experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and practices including…