Integrated Program Planner - Level 5

Description:

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 do more- 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 we're 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.

We have an opportunity for a level 5 Program Planner to join our mission supporting the National Security Space (NSS) Global Communication and Navigation (GCN) team in Highlands Ranch, CO. 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 integrated master schedule networks, this job is for you!

Summary of

Key Duties:

In this role you will…

* Work with cross-functional teams to drive progress and performance, monitor changes and status, and facilitate communication between stakeholders

* Effectively communicate schedule impacts to the program management team and ensure on time delivery of the IMS

* Assist in negotiating handoffs between product areas regarding technical content and schedules and facilitate workaround planning as required

* Maintain, publish, and present relevant planning and scheduling information and metrics to provide visibility and communicate potential issues to management

This position is contingent upon program contract award expected by September 2026

#LMSpace Program Planners

Basic Qualifications:

* Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in planning or scheduling

* Extensive experience in a project management schedule networking tool such as Open Plan (preferred), Primavera, Artemis, MS Project, or another comparable scheduling/planning tool

* Extensive experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and practices including Cost/Schedule Integration, Earned Value Metrics, Performance Measurement/Reporting, and Project Control and Forecasting.

* Experience in compiling, preparing and presenting project briefings to internal management and external customers

Desired

Skills:

* 6+ years of relevant professional experience in aerospace/defense planning or scheduling

* Bachelors degree from an accredited college

* Active DOD security clearance

* Expert experience in a 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 Cost/Schedule Integration, Earned Value Metrics, Performance Measurement/Reporting, and Project Control and Forecasting.

* Proven experience with conducting Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs) using Monte Carlo simulations

* JIRA advanced experience

* Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance

* Proposal IMS development and submittal experience

* Demonstrated team building skills

* Demonstrated influencing and relationship management skills

To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters a work environment that encourages big-picture thinking. Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Benefits you can enjoy include:

* Medical {many choices of plans; some LM locations have on-site medical}

* Dental

* 401k {with generous matching}

* Generous Paid…