Integrated Program Planner III
Lockheed Martin •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description:Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.
As we journey through a new era of space, Lockheed Martin Space is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing team is on a mission to make a difference in the world. Every day, our 115,000 employees come to work with one focus – our customers’ hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience, and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. We provide the resources, support, and the focus. You bring the passion and courage to envision limitless possibilities and we’ll tackle those missions with you and stay ahead of ready.
Going to space is just the beginning. It’s what you do when you get there that matters. We build satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for our government and commercial customers. Connecting people, advancing discovery, and protecting what matters most. Our satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide. We also take rocket science to the next level developing systems that protect from both a distance and in close-combat. We pioneer the future of missile defense and hypersonic technology, and we’re doing it all with a team of incredible employees across the world. As we look to the future, we’re driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. Come, join our Program Planning team in the dynamic world of Space. Here, we are driven by innovation, integrity, strong business ethics. And, we believe everything is within our reach.
Our facility in Highlands Ranch, CO seeks an early to mid-career Program Planner to join our mission supporting GeoXO within in our Commercial Civil Space line of business. The Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) satellite system is the ground-breaking mission that will advance Earth observations from geostationary orbit. It will supply vital information to address major environmental challenges of the future in support of weather, ocean, and climate operations. Click here for a bit of history and information about GeoXO..
Summary of Key Duties: In this role you will…
• Partner with Program & Senior Management to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance by facilitating integration across all functions
• Develop compliant Integrated Program Schedules which accurately validate the flow, budget, and resources required to execute contractual scope and overarching program strategy
• Provide time-phased critical path predictive analysis and actionable planning data, and develop recommended solutions to programmatic execution conflicts
• Ensure all commitments are tracked, monitored and statused
• Prepare/coordinate the development of planning artifacts for solicitation response
• Interface with program management, senior management and the customer as the programs planning integrator.
• Ensure vertical and horizontal integration, and cost/schedule integration between all schedules and other program artifacts
• Devise 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
Our employees working in this level of position typically have 5-10 years of experience.
Although this position does support some teleworking, the selected candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in Highlands Ranch, CO and be expected to work in the office as needed and as appropriate.
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Basic Qualifications:
•2-3 years of previous planning/scheduling experience
•Experience with a planning tool (e.g. Microsoft Project, Open Plan, Acumen, One Pager Pro, Primavera, Excel or other comparable tools)
•Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts (such as critical path analysis, cost/schedule integration, performance metrics, program start-up activities)
Desired Skills:
•Bachelors degree
•5+ years of previous planning/scheduling experience
•Previous EVM Experience
•Experience performing critical path analysis
•Understanding of the end-to-end lifecycle of a spacecraft/satellite program
•Understanding of the Program Performance Management Process
•Demonstrated competency in integrating cost/schedule
•Prior team lead experience
•Ability to work independently as well as part of an integrated team
•Strong sense of follow-up and closure with attention to detail
•Self-starter able to operate with minimal guidance
•Desire and willingness to support dynamic proposal activities
•Strong influencing and relationship management skills
•Excellent problem solving skills to identify and resolve challenges arising in dynamic situations
•Makes sound decisions quickly and efficiently, even with limited information or under time constraints
•Ability to communicate and work effectively across multiple disciplines
•Thrives in fast-paced environments and demonstrates a willingness to adjust to changing priorities
•Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters an inclusive work environment that encourages differences and 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 time off
• Work/life balance, family-friendly environment
• Career development, career-growth, and lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds
• Fun, talented, and witty teammates
• Knowledgeable, supportive, and engaged leadership
• Diverse, inclusive, and community-minded organization
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement
We are creating a better today and tomorrow by seamlessly aligning diversity and inclusion efforts with Lockheed Martin’s values and business strategy. We offer business resource groups such as African American Council for Excellence (AACE), The Women’s Impact Network (WIN), Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Awareness (HOLA), Military/Veterans Network, PRIDE LGBT Professional Network, and more. We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Global Diversity and Hiring Our Heroes.
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $74,700 - $143,100. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the worlds most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Planning
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
•Bachelors degree
•5+ years of previous planning/scheduling experience
•Previous EVM Experience
•Experience performing critical path analysis
•Understanding of the end-to-end lifecycle of a spacecraft/satellite program
•Understanding of the Program Performance Management Process
•Demonstrated competency in integrating cost/schedule
•Prior team lead experience
•Ability to work independently as well as part of an integrated team
•Strong sense of follow-up and closure with attention to detail
•Self-starter able to operate with minimal guidance
•Desire and willingness to support dynamic proposal activities
•Strong influencing and relationship management skills
•Excellent problem solving skills to identify and resolve challenges arising in dynamic situations
•Makes sound decisions quickly and efficiently, even with limited information or under time constraints
•Ability to communicate and work effectively across multiple disciplines
•Thrives in fast-paced environments and demonstrates a willingness to adjust to changing priorities
•Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters an inclusive work environment that encourages differences and 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 time off
• Work/life balance, family-friendly environment
• Career development, career-growth, and lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds
• Fun, talented, and witty teammates
• Knowledgeable, supportive, and engaged leadership
• Diverse, inclusive, and community-minded organization
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement
We are creating a better today and tomorrow by seamlessly aligning diversity and inclusion efforts with Lockheed Martin’s values and business strategy. We offer business resource groups such as African American Council for Excellence (AACE), The Women’s Impact Network (WIN), Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Awareness (HOLA), Military/Veterans Network, PRIDE LGBT Professional Network, and more. We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Global Diversity and Hiring Our Heroes.
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