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Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

We seek a Program Planning professional to be part of our team supporting the OPIR Mission. Based out of Highlands Ranch, CO or Sunnyvale, CA you will support the execution efforts across multiple sites and programs. For your assigned component, you will interface with Engineering, Business Operations, and Program Management and will brief senior management. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing a compliant Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) which will reflect the accurate and detailed contractual scope and resources to execute the program. To be successful you will need to be a self‑motivated planner who wants to mentor peers, contribute to team training, and work independently and as part of a community of planners, who delivers compliant solutions on time.

Summary of key duties: In this role, you will...

• Lead development and maintenance of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) ensuring integration between the Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and the Integrated Master Plan (IMP)
• Maintain schedule integration between the IMS and the Program Summary Master Schedule (PSMS) and supplemental schedules
• Lead the preparation, execution, and maintenance of new or existing planning products
• Support the implementation and monitoring of the Earned Value Management System through cost and schedule integration throughout the program lifecycle
• Identify Critical/Driving Paths, performing probabilistic/deterministic risk analysis, and developing corrective actions
• Lead planning support to Production Operations and Master Program Scheduler as part of monthly management rhythms; Ensure schedule accuracy
• Perform schedule integrity checks
• Generate and deliver IMS reports and metrics
• Present schedule-related information to internal and external customers
• Ensure compliance with LM Corporate Program Performance Management and Program Planning policies and practices
• Supporting proposal submittal and execution schedule development to meet established plans and parameters to include SOW, CWBS, and IMP traces to tasks

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Basic Qualifications

• 2-3 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
• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development, maintenance and critical path scheduling methodology
• Proficient knowledge of program management principles, practices, and tools
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experiences delivering briefings to team members and project teams
• Application of Schedule Performance Management Techniques, e.g. Earned Value Management
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance; cannot be a dual citizen

Desired Skills

• 3+ years of experience program planning within the aerospace/defense industry
• 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.
• Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment process/tools
• Experience in resource loading, performing capacity/constraint management and analysis
• Agile Planning and/or Scrum Master knowledge
• Experience with production / sustainment / depot operations / proposals
• Advanced Excel skill set including macros, lookup tables, VBA or Power Query
• Ability to communicate utilizing different techniques and build strong relationships