Integrated Program Planner Sr. Staff, Skunk Works® - Level 5

Description

We are Lockheed Martin. Join our Skunk Works® Team - Program Planning! Skunk Works® Programs Imagine influencing programs that develop the world’s most advanced fighter jets, design cutting-edge unmanned aerial systems, or modernize national defense aircraft. At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, technology connects people and protects nations, and we accelerate tomorrow’s breakthroughs to keep our customers ahead in an ever-changing world. Driven by innovation and integrity, we believe that applying the highest standards of ethics and visionary thinking opens the door to extraordinary possibilities—both for the company and for you as a Lockheed Martin Aeronautics team member.

Summary Of Key Duties

• Lead planner responsible for a specific function of a Skunk Works® program.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze program schedules.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and model planning excellence for the team.
• Collaborate across multiple functional areas including engineering, procurement, contracts, business management, production, and quality control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on program goals and objectives.
• Use expert knowledge of scheduling tools like Deltek Open Plan Scheduling Tool, Microsoft Project, and SAP.
• Deliver project briefings to internal and external customers.
• Analyze planning metrics and trends to implement actionable improvement plans.
• Manage risk assessments and opportunities using tools like Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles for cost and schedule integration.
• Build and maintain complex network schedules including integrity checks, critical path analysis, and schedule risk analysis.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.

Basic Qualifications

• A US Citizen with a Secret security clearance.
• 5+ years of professional experience in operational planning or scheduling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Expertise with scheduling tools such as Deltek Open Plan, Primavera, MS Project, or ProjectView.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Effective team-building and influencing skills.
• Bachelor's degree.

Desired Skills

• Proposal experience.
• Experience as a planning team lead and/or contract planner.
• Performance analysis and corrective action recommendation skills.
• Familiarity with Risk and Opportunity Management.
• Knowledge of LM Program Performance Management (PPM).
• Experience with FAMSCO tools.
• Experience in aerospace industry.

Other Important Information

• Ability to work remotely: Onsite full-time.
• Work schedules: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.
• Relocation available: Yes.
• Career area: Program Management.
• Type: Full-Time.
• Shift: First.
• Experience level: Experienced Professional.
• Business unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY.
• Relocation: Yes.
• Application window: 90 days.