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Program Planner, Senior - TX

Grand Prairie, Texas

Grand Prairie, Texas

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Job ID: 675183BR Date posted: Sep. 04, 2024
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 a distance and in close-combat. We are pioneering the future of missile defense and hypersonic technology with a team of incredible employees across the world.
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is advancing innovation for tomorrow, we’re looking for the brightest minds to come join our Integrated Program Planning team. As part of the Program Planning family, you will support the preparation and maintenance of program schedules and plans through effective relationship building and analyzing complex data to drive program execution. Our Program Planners are trusted partners and strategic advisors for our internal and external customers.
Check out this video of what it’s like to work in Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Integrated Program Planning & Integration

What You Will Be Doing

  • 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


For a level 3, we typically look for a Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 6 years of professional experience; or 4 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree, or equivalent experience/combined education.

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 what's 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
  • Experiences with networked schedules, integrity checks, and critical path methodology
  • Experiences delivering leadership project briefings
  • Experiences with Schedule Performance Management Techniques, e.g. Earned Value Management
  • Ability to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance, US citizenship is required
    Desired Skills:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 6 years or more of experience in planning or program management related discipline
  • Must be able to obtain a DoD clearance
  • Proficiency in Network scheduling tool (MS Project, Open Plan, Primavera, etc)
  • 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 and integration
  • Advanced Excel skill set including macros, lookup tables and VBA
  • Experience with the Schedule Risk Assessment process/tools
    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
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    About

    At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

    Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.

    Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.

    Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.

    Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

    Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities and our planet.

    Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.

    Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

    • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
    • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
    • Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

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    Qualifications

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    • Collaborative

      There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

    • Curious

      The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

    • Goal-oriented

      From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

    • Proactive

      The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

    • Problem Solver

      You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

    • Strategic

      You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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    “Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”

    Ryan J., Enterprise Operations

    Benefits

    • Healthcare

      Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

    • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

      Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

    • Professional Development

      We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

    • Maternity and Paternity Leave

      Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

    • Paid Time Off

      We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

    • Flex-time

      Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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