Int. Program Planner Staff-Skunk Works® Integrated Planning - Level 4

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Experiences with Earned Value Management (EVM) including Cost / Schedule Integration
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, projects, or programs
• Experience presenting to leadership, customers, or other stakeholders
• Previous experience with Deltek OpenPlan, or Primavera, Microsoft Project, or a similar tool

Job Description

You will be the Int. Program Planner Staff-Skunk Works® Integrated Planning - Level 4 for the Skunk Works® team which is responsible for delivering cutting-edge aerospace programs.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed schedules using Deltek Open Plan and Milestones
• Professional. Manage schedule baselines, perform monthly variance analysis, and assess impacts of proposed work.
• Apply Critical Path Methodology to create robust schedule networks and identify risk mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align resources, resolve gaps, and support Earned Value Management.
• Serve as a self-starter relationship builder, fostering communication across the Skunk Works® program.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options.

Who You Are

A collaborative, detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and a proven track record in program planning. You thrive as a self-starter, build relationships across functional areas, and excel at translating complex technical data into actionable schedules.

Desired Skills

• 5+ years of professional experience in operational planning or scheduling
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Experienced at developing/maintaining Network Schedules including integrity checks, critical path analysis, and Schedule Risk Analysis
• Proposal experience
• Experience analyzing planning metrics and trends and implementing actionable improvement plans
• Demonstrated team building skills
• Demonstrated influencing and relationship management skills
• Experience as a planning team lead and/or contract planner
• iPlan experience
• Strong knowledge of LM Program Performance Management (PPM)
• Command Media Supplier integration experience, performance analysis, and corrective action recommendation skills
• Familiarity with Risk and Opportunity Management, including identification, integration, and mitigation
• Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) experience
• Prior Aerospace experience

Other Important Information

• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
• This position is in Palmdale, CA
• Discover Palmdale.
• Ability to work remotely
• Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.