Program Planner, Associate Manager- TX- Secret

Lockheed Martin •

Arlington, Texas, United States

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description:

Description:Our mission is clear. At Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), we solve complex challenges, advance scientific discovery and deliver innovative solutions to help our customers keep people safe. We take rocket science to the next level and develop systems that protect from both a distance and in close-combat. We are pioneering the future of missile defense and hypersonic technology. And we’re doing it all with a team of incredible employees across the world.
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is hiring at a record pace. With numerous business wins and advancing innovation for tomorrow, we’re looking for the brightest minds to come join our team Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Integrated Program Planners propel our programs forward. As part of the Program Planning family, you will support the preparation and maintenance of program schedules and plans. Our Program Planners are trusted partners and strategic advisors.

What You Will Be Doing

Act as a point of contact with program Directors and Senior Program Planning Management
Supervise Planning team and provide direction and oversight through daily interactions
Collaborate with Planning Manager for personnel assignments, establishment of priorities and ensuring adequate training, and corrective action measures
Provide guidance to team members based on organizational goals and company policy
Responsible for accurate and timely delivery of Planning artifacts for business area
Developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for new or existing development/production/sustainment programs leveraging the Program Summary Master Schedules (PSMS)
Tracking progress of program activities against baseline internal plans, and ensuring schedule margin to contract dates is achieved or maintained
Maintaining schedules, performing probabilistic / deterministic risk analysis, and identifying critical/driving paths while developing solutions for resolutions along with network logic validation/deconfliction
Supporting and participating in negotiations with customer and internal stakeholders
Proposal submittal and execution schedule development through preparation and assessment of progress against established plans and parameters
Formulating and recommending corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, fund allocations, and work requirements
Maintaining cost and schedule integration throughout program lifecycle
Implementing and monitoring Earned Value Management System on programs

Why Join us

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

For this onsite role, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse thinkers like you! At Lockheed Martin, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing whats right, respecting others and performing with excellence.

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Basic Qualifications:

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Experienced at developing/maintaining Network Schedules including integrity checks, critical path analysis, and Schedule Risk Analysis

Experiences delivering project briefings to internal and external customers

Experiences with Earned Value Management (EVM) including Cost / Schedule Integration

Demonstrated team building skills

Demonstrated influencing and relationship management skills

Bachelor’s degree

Active DoD SECRET clearance
Desired Skills:

10 years or more of experience in planning or program management related discipline

Experience in leading diverse teams virtually across multiple locations

Experience in creating, maintaining, and providing analysis for Programs

Demonstrated practical application of Program Planning processes and tools

Experience with DCMA surveillances

Demonstrated understanding of the Integrated Program Management DIDs (IPMR & IPMDAR)

Experience with the capture/proposal management process – development and management of capture/proposal schedules, support of the various color reviews, demonstrated understanding and successful support of the executive review process

Expert user with Microsoft Project 2016 and Project Server 2016

Work Breakdown Structure development and maintenance experience

IMS development and maintenance expertise

Integrated Master Plan (IMP) creation, maintenance, and integration with IMS

Demonstrated knowledge of subcontractor and government furnished equipment integration with the Prime Contractor’s IMS

Earned Value Management experience / certification

Production / Sustainment / Depot Operations

Advanced Excel skill set including macros, lookup tables and VBA

Proficiency in Schedule Risk Assessment process/tools

Ability to communicate utilizing different techniques and build strong relationships
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the 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.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Planning
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First