Integrated Program Planner - Level 2

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* Description:

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* ** WHAT WE'RE DOING*
* At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, we are at the forefront of aerospace innovation, driving the development and deployment of cutting edge technology in the field of aviation  We solve the great problems of our times with innovative technologies that define eras  While no one knows what's going to change the world next, our people are already working on it

** THE WORK*
* ** Program Planning - What It Is & Why It Matters*
* Program planning is the backbone of successful, complex projects  Planners translate strategic goals into detailed, time‑phased schedules, identify risks, and provide the data that leaders need to make informed decisions  Think of it as the "navigation system" for multidisciplinary programs   guiding resources, milestones, and deliverables from concept to completion

If you have ever coordinated construction timelines, managed curriculum rollouts, planned hospitality events, coordinated healthcare programs, overseen product launches, or synchronized mission‑critical operations, you already practice the core of program planning  This role gives you the chance to sharpen those skills, learn industry leading tools, and grow a career that directly supports national defense and aerospace innovation

This position is located in Stratford, Connecticut and will serve as a planner on our Marine Corps Systems  MCS  new capability and sustainment efforts on the CH 53K and VH 92A programs

** Schedule Development & Integration*
* - Partners with Program & Senior Management to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance by facilitating integration across all functions

- Responsible for developing compliant Integrated Program Schedules which accurately validate the flow, budget, and resources required to execute contractual scope and overarching program strategy

- Ensures vertical and horizontal integration, and cost/schedule integration between all schedules and other program artifacts

- Interfaces with program management, senior management and the customer as the programs planning integrator

** Analysis & Performance Management*
* - Provides the program with time‑phased critical path predictive analysis and actionable planning data, and develops recommended solutions to programmatic execution conflicts

- Ensures all commitments are tracked, monitored and statused

- Devises modeling and measuring techniques to integrate risks and opportunities with schedule and cost baseline, and to perform schedule risk assessments

- Utilizes performance and health metrics analyses to drive actions resulting in improved program performance

** Planning & Proposal Support*
* - Prepares/coordinates the development of planning artifacts for solicitation response

Please Note:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration

** WHO YOU ARE*
* You are a detail oriented planning professional with experience in Earned Value Management and network scheduling who can translate complex data into actionable project briefings  You possess the technical skills to manage integrated master schedules and the communication ability to influence stakeholders across an integrated team

** WHY JOIN US*
* In this role you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise in schedule risk analysis and performance metrics to support high visibility Marine Corps aviation programs in Stratford

Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work  Reliable, high performing, and mission ready  You'll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance-all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package  (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). lockheedmartin com/en us/careers/why lm/LM  Benefits html

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - 1  years of relevant professional experience

- Experienced at developing/maintaining Network Schedules including status updates, integrity checks, critical path analysis, Schedule Risk Analysis, and schedule performance metrics

- Experience in developing, maintaining, integrating, and analyzing schedule related artifacts such as Integrated Master Schedules  IMS , Integrate Master Plans  IMP , and Program Summary Master Schedules  PSMS

- Experience delivering project briefings to internal and external customers

- Experience with Earned Value Management  EVM  including Cost and Schedule integration

- Experience in a schedule networking tool such as Open Plan  preferred , Primavera, Artemis, MS Project

- Experience in resource loaded schedules

- Bachelors degree

- U S  Citizen

- Ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance

- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

** Desired

Skills:

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* - Masters degree

- Active DOD security clearance

- Strong influencing and relationship management skills

- Ability to work independently as well as part of an integrated team

- Strong MS Excel skills with…