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We have an opportunity for a level 3 Program Planner to join our mission supporting the National Security Space (NSS) Global Communication and Navigation (GCN) team
in Littleton or Highlands Ranch, CO This is an ideal opportunity to continue developing your career in Program Planning and Program Management. If you are an enthusiastic self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment with experience in development and maintenance of integrated master schedule networks, this job is for you!
Summary of Key Duties: In this role you will….
- Be part of a team to plan and manage detailed schedule networks from design, assembly, test, and into operations
- Interface with Engineering, Finance and Business Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management while working with the entire planning team to translate authorized customer requirements into the performance measurement baseline
- Develop and maintain compliant Integrated Master Schedules that accurately and comprehensively validate contractual scope, workflow, and resources required to execute the program
- Work with cross-functional teams to drive progress and performance, monitor changes and status, and facilitate communication between stakeholders
- Assist in negotiating handoffs between product areas regarding technical content and schedules as well as facilitating workaround planning as required
- Serve as a liaison by maintaining, publishing, and presenting relevant planning and scheduling information and metrics to provide visibility to management
This position is contingent upon program contract award expected by September 2026
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Standard Job Description: Partners with Program & Senior Management to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance by facilitating integration across all functions. Responsible for developing compliant Integrated Program Schedules which accurately validate the flow, budget, and resources required to execute contractual scope and overarching program strategy. Provides the program with time-phased critical path predictive analysis and actionable planning data, and develops recommended solutions to programmatic execution conflicts. Ensures all commitments are tracked, monitored and statused. Prepares/coordinates the development of planning artifacts for solicitation response. Interfaces with program management, senior management and the customer as the programs planning integrator. Ensures vertical and horizontal integration, and cost/schedule integration between all schedules and other program artifacts.Devises 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. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
- 3-7 years of professional experience in an operational planning or scheduling type of capacity
- Proficiency in a project management schedule networking tool such as Open Plan (preferred), Primavera, Artemis, MS Project, etc
- Proven experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and practices including Cost/Schedule Integration, Earned Value Metrics, Performance Measurement/Reporting, and Project Control and Forecasting.
- Demonstrated ability to compile, prepare and present information to management and customers
- Agile Planning and/or Scrum Master awareness and knowledge
- JIRA awareness and knowledge
- Must be a United States citizen and be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters a work environment that encourages 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
- Community-minded organization
- Mentorship opportunities
- Rewards & recognition
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement
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Bachelors degree from an accredited college
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Agile Planning and/or Scrum Master advanced experience
Advanced experience in a project management schedule networking tool such as Open Plan (preferred), Primavera, Artemis, MS Project
Additional planning knowledge/experience (examples: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP)
Advanced experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and practices including Cost/Schedule Integration, Earned Value Metrics, Performance Measurement/Reporting, and Project Control and Forecasting.
Proven experience with conducting Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs) using Monte Carlo simulations
JIRA advanced experience
Strong sense of follow-up and closure with strict attention to detail and quality
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $81500.00 - $151300.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
