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Job ID: 727975BR Date posted: May. 20, 2026
Description:
You will be the Int. Program Planner Staff- IFG Integrated Planning - Level 4 for the Integrated Fighter Group Planning Team which is responsible for supporting F‑16 and F‑22 sustainment and modernization efforts.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Int. Program Planner Staff- IFG Integrated Planning - Level 4 you will be responsible for developing and maintaining execution schedules, integrating cost and schedule data, and coordinating across functional teams to ensure program success.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Build and maintain network schedules using Open Plan, Primavera, MS Project, or ProjectView; perform integrity checks and critical‑path analysis.


• Integrate cost and schedule data to support Earned Value Management reporting and analysis.


• Facilitate briefings, provide status updates, and sustain relationships across engineering, procurement, contracts, and program management.


• Analyze planning metrics, identify trends, and implement process improvements.

What's In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. 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.
Who You Are
You are a motivated self‑starter with deep experience in program planning, schedule network development, and critical‑path methodology. You collaborate effectively with SMEs, planners, and program managers, and you thrive in a complex, high‑stakes aeronautics environment. Your analytical mindset and proactive approach make you a key driver of schedule integrity and continuous improvement.
Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
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Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• ≥ 5 years in operational planning or scheduling, preferably within the defense sector.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience in schedule building tools (Open Plan, Primavera, MS Project, ProjectView).
• Experience in CPM, criticalpath analysis, and Schedule Risk Analysis.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (cost/schedule integration).
Desired Skills:
• Degree in Construction Management, Program Management, Business Administration
• Experience with networked schedules, integrity checks, and critical path methodology.
• Experience with Schedule Performance Management Techniques, e.g. Earned Value Management
• Excellent Communication and Organizational skills
• Experience as a planning team lead and/or contract planner
• Proposal experience
• Strong knowledge of LM Program Performance Management (PPM) Command Media
• Supplier integration experience, performance analysis, and corrective action recommendation skills
• Familiarity with Risk and Opportunity Management, including identification, integration, and mitigation
• Deep knowledge of Deltek Open Plan
• Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) experience
• Prior Aerospace experience.
• Proven ability to deliver clear briefings to diverse audiences; strong written and oral skills.
• Demonstrated teambuilding, influencing, and relationship management capabilities.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving abilities; adept at interpreting planning metrics and trends.
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 employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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 world's 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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Program Planning
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First