Standard Job Description
Program Planner – Integrated Program Planning Team
Our team drives program execution through effective relationship building and analysis of complex data to support the preparation and maintenance of program schedules and plans.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Program Planner, you will support Senior Integrated Program Planners in developing and maintaining comprehensive program plans and schedules.
Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Supporting the preparation, execution, and maintenance of new or existing planning products
- Developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) leveraging the Program Summary Master Schedules (PSMS)
- Identifying critical/driving paths, performing probabilistic/deterministic risk analysis, and developing corrective actions
- Supporting proposal submittal and execution‑schedule development to meet established plans and parameters
- Supporting the implementation and monitoring of the Earned Value Management (EVM) system through cost and schedule integration throughout the program lifecycle
Why Join Us
We seek a collaborative and analytical Program Planner to join our team. As a trusted partner and strategic advisor, you will have the opportunity to:
- Drive program execution and support the development of innovative solutions
- Work with complex data and build strong relationships
- Grow professionally in a challenging role that contributes to 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: https://lmt.co/OneLM-JobDescription-Benefits
Basic Qualifications
- Exposure to network‑scheduling tools (MS Project, Open Plan, Primavera, etc.)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated critical‑thinking and problem‑solving abilities
- Experience with networked schedules and critical‑path methodology
- Experience delivering briefings to team members and project teams
- Knowledge of schedule performance‑management techniques, e.g., Earned Value Management
- Must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain DoD SECRET clearance
Desired Skills
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3 + years of experience in planning or program‑management‑related discipline
- Expertise in critical‑path scheduling methodology
- Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance
- Experience with production, sustainment, or depot operations
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development
- Proposal knowledge
- Integrated Master Plan (IMP) knowledge
- Advanced Excel skill set (macros, lookup tables, VBA)
- Exposure to schedule risk‑assessment processes/tools
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $59900.00 - $111300.00
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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.