Program Planner II
Lockheed Martin •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description: Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.
As we journey through a new era of space, Lockheed Martin Space is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our amazing team is on a mission to make a difference in the world. Every day, our 115,000 employees come to work with one focus – our customers’ 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. We provide the resources, support, and the focus. You bring the passion and courage to envision limitless possibilities and we’ll tackle those missions with you and stay ahead of ready.
Going to space is just the beginning. It’s what you do when you get there that matters. We build satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for our government and commercial customers. Connecting people, advancing discovery, and protecting what matters most. Our satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide. We also take rocket science to the next level developing systems that protect from both a distance and in close-combat. We are pioneering the future of missile defense and hypersonic technology, and we’re doing it all with a team of incredible employees across the world. As we look to the future, we’re driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. Come, join our Program Planning team in the dynamic world of Space. Here, we are driven by innovation and integrity. By applying the highest standards of business ethics and a forward-thinking mindset, we believe everything is within our reach.
If you seek a career that has tremendous impact beyond any one individual and wish to be a part of a meaningful American institution, join us on the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program. For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer outstanding career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The Program is experiencing significant growth, and we need your expertise to deliver outstanding new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.
Our facility in King of Prussia, PA has an immediate opportunity for an early career level Program Planner to join our mission. As our Program Planner, you will support team members in the FBM Reentry Directorate.
Summary of Key Duties: In this role you will….
• Develop, status, and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to monitor progress, assess program status, and identify performance issues in a timely manner
• Ensure established program baseline control processes are followed and oversee business rhythms required to accomplish program control, analyses and forecasting objectives
• Use critical path methodology, risk analysis, and problem resolution to mitigate delays/issues that arise, communicate schedule impacts, and propose corrective actions to program partners
• Generate schedule metrics and reports related to execution of the Program
• Schedule presentations which may include presentations to Program Management, Executive Management, or Customer Management
• Establish and conduct data and process quality assessments of planning products and prepare for surveillance reviews to ensure compliance with program performance management
Our employees working in this level of position typically have 3-6 years of experience.
Join us. Let’s do Space!
LockheedMartinSpacePME
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience in Microsoft Project, Open Plan, P6, or other planning tools
• A US citizen with a current SECRET clearance to start, and the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET clearance after starting
Desired Skills:
• Bachelors Degree preferred
• Proficiency with Earned Value Management
• Experience analyzing data
• Producing and Delivering customer deliverables
• Experience with Critical Path Methodology
• Experience with audits and reviews
• Strong communication, writing & presentation skills
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters an inclusive work environment that encourages differences and big-picture thinking. Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.
Benefits you can enjoy include:
• Medical many choices of plans; some LM locations have on-site medical
• Dental
• 401k with generous matching
• Generous Paid time off
• Work/life balance, family-friendly environment
• Career development, career-growth, and lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds
• Fun, talented, and witty teammates
• Knowledgeable, supportive, and engaged leadership
• Diverse, inclusive, and community-minded organization
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement
We are creating a better today and tomorrow by seamlessly aligning diversity and inclusion efforts with Lockheed Martin’s values and business strategy. We offer business resource groups such as African American Council for Excellence (AACE), The Women’s Impact Network (WIN), Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Awareness (HOLA), Military/Veterans Network, PRIDE LGBT Professional Network, and more. We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Global Diversity and Hiring Our Heroes.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the worlds most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Planning
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
• Bachelors Degree preferred
• Proficiency with Earned Value Management
• Experience analyzing data
• Producing and Delivering customer deliverables
• Experience with Critical Path Methodology
• Experience with audits and reviews
• Strong communication, writing & presentation skills
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters an inclusive work environment that encourages differences and big-picture thinking. Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.
Benefits you can enjoy include:
• Medical many choices of plans; some LM locations have on-site medical
• Dental
• 401k with generous matching
• Generous Paid time off
• Work/life balance, family-friendly environment
• Career development, career-growth, and lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds
• Fun, talented, and witty teammates
• Knowledgeable, supportive, and engaged leadership
• Diverse, inclusive, and community-minded organization
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement
We are creating a better today and tomorrow by seamlessly aligning diversity and inclusion efforts with Lockheed Martin’s values and business strategy. We offer business resource groups such as African American Council for Excellence (AACE), The Women’s Impact Network (WIN), Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Awareness (HOLA), Military/Veterans Network, PRIDE LGBT Professional Network, and more. We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Global Diversity and Hiring Our Heroes.
Job Ident #:
61346560000
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