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Job ID: 727645BR Date posted: May. 13, 2026
Description:
You will be the Int. Program Planner Senior‑Skunk Works® Integrated Planning - Level 3 for the Integrated Planning Team which is responsible for delivering precise program‑planning solutions that keep critical aerospace programs on‑track.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Int. Program Planner Senior‑Skunk Works® Integrated Planning - Level 3 you will be responsible for orchestrating the end‑to‑end schedule strategy, breaking down product development into discrete tasks, sequencing them, and ensuring they are completed on‑time, within budget, and to the required quality.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop, maintain, and continuously refine integrated program schedules that reflect design, development, and sustainment phases.


• Analyze task sequences and durations, applying critical‑path methodology to identify schedule risks and propose corrective actions.


• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, contracts, business‑management, production, and quality teams to align milestones and resource allocations.


• Support Earned Value Management by providing accurate schedule data for monthly variance analysis and performance reporting.


• Identify gaps in planning processes and lead remediation activities that improve schedule reliability and predictability.

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 pursue challenging goals, work hard, and enjoy what you do, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are
You are a self‑starter and relationship builder with strong communication skills and a proven ability to manage complex schedules. You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy solving technical challenges, and excel at applying critical‑path analysis to keep programs on‑time and on‑budget.
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 possess an active Interim Secret clearance to start.
This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Experienced at developing/maintaining Network Schedules including integrity checks, critical path analysis, and Schedule Risk Analysis
• Experience delivering project briefings to customers
• Experiences with Earned Value Management (EVM) including Cost / Schedule Integration
• 3+ years of professional experience in operational planning or scheduling
• Experience analyzing planning metrics and trends and implementing actionable improvement plans
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
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Previous experience with Deltek OpenPlan
• Excellent Communication and Organizational skills
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Experience as a planning team lead and/or contract planner
• 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
• Demonstrated team building skills
• Demonstrated influencing and relationship management skills
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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.
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Program Planning
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First