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You will be the Program Planner, Staff for the Integrated Program Planning team. Our team is responsible for developing and maintaining program schedules and plans, driving program execution, and serving as trusted partners and strategic advisors for internal and external customers.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Program Planner, Staff, you will be responsible for leading the development and maintenance of program schedules and plans, analyzing complex data, and building effective relationships to drive program execution. You will be a key contributor to the Integrated Program Planning team, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:

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
We're looking for a collaborative and strategic Program Planner, Staff who can drive program execution and deliver innovative solutions. As a trusted partner and advisor, you will have the opportunity to work with internal and external stakeholders, build effective relationships, and analyze complex data to drive program success. If you're passionate about advancing innovation and solving complex challenges, we encourage you to apply and join our team of incredible employees pioneering the future of missile defense and hypersonic technology.
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.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is located in Goleta, CA. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Expertise at developing/maintaining Network Schedules including integrity checks, critical path analysis, Data Driven Metrics, and Schedule Risk Analysis

Experiences delivering project briefings to internal and external customers

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

Demonstrated team building skills

Demonstrated influencing and relationship management skills

Proficiency in Network scheduling tool (MS Project, Open Plan, Primavera, etc)

Must be able to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance for consideration

Desired skills

Bachelor's degree

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

Earned Value certification

Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance

Production / Sustainment / Depot Operations

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development

Proposal development and submittal

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

Advanced Excel skill set including macros, lookup tables and VBA

Experience with the Schedule Risk Assessment process/tools

EEO
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.
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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.
Other Important Information
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.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $95,000 - $167,440. 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, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market 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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $109,200 - $189,290. 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, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.