Integrated Program Planner - Level 3

Overview

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.

Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, CO is looking for an experienced, level 3 Program Planner to join our team supporting the next generation Space Protection Programs (SPP) Portfolio.

• Plan and manage detailed schedule networks from design, assembly, test, and into operations.
• Interface with Engineering, Finance, Business Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management to translate authorized customer requirements into the performance measurement baseline.
• Develop and maintain compliant Integrated Master Schedules that validate contractual scope, workflow, and resources required for program execution.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to drive progress and performance, monitor changes and status, and facilitate communication between stakeholders.
• Assist in negotiating handoffs between product areas regarding technical content and schedules, and facilitate workaround planning as required.
• Serve as a liaison by maintaining, publishing, and presenting relevant planning and scheduling information and metrics to provide visibility and communicate potential issues to management and engineering.

• 3+ years of professional experience in an operational planning or scheduling capacity.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience with a focus on EVM compliance such as control account management.
• Working knowledge of a scheduling tool such as MS Project Server (preferred), Open Plan, Primavera, and/or Project View.
• Experience performing schedule integrity checks and critical path analysis.
• Must be a United States citizen with an active Secret security clearance.

• Extensive Microsoft Project Server and Microsoft Excel experience.
• Experience with resource‑loaded schedules.
• Experience with schedule risk assessments (Monte Carlo simulations).
• Additional planning knowledge/experience (e.g., Enterprise Resource Planning or Manufacturing Resource Planning).

Top Secret clearance is required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and possess a current active Secret security clearance.

• Medical (various plan options, some locations have on‑site medical).
• Dental.
• 401(k) with generous matching.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work/life balance.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Team culture initiatives such as mentorship and recognition.
• Tuition reimbursement.

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