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Program Planner III (early to mid-career level)

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Location: 7400 S Tucson Way, Centennial, CO 80112, USA Posted: Sep 05, 2023

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Description:Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.
At the dawn of a new space age, Space is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world. Every single day we use our unique skills and experiences to craft, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and build incredible products. We provide the resources, support, and the focus. You bring the passion and courage to envision limitless possibilities and we’ll build a better tomorrow with you.
Do you have a passion about making a difference? Do you seek a career that has tremendous impact beyond any one individual and wish to be a part of a meaningful American institution? Come be a part of the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program. For over 60 years, the FBM team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic deterrence. We help keep this nation and our allies secure and offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. Join our FBM 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 – and yours -- as a Lockheed Martin employee.
Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile.
Our facility in Englewood, CO seeks an experienced Program Planner to join our mission supporting FBM's Program Planning organization. You will provide functional support to the Reentry and PSOC Organizations in support of proposal and program execution planning activities. To be successful, you must have a strong program planning background in the development and management of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and its alignment with industry standards for program performance management compliance.
Summary of Key Duties: In this role, you will...
• Improve the program’s preparation and performance by instituting standard methodologies through the program life cycle
• Be responsible for program outreach and communication and building strong and effective relationships with program personnel
• Provide a high level of customer service and strong communication/networking skills as you work with senior and executive management as well as program personnel across all functional teams including Finance, Planning, Operations, Subcontracts and Engineering
Our employees working in this level of position typically have 5-10 years of experience.

Although this position does support some teleworking, the selected candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in Englewood and be expected to work in the office as needed and as appropriate.


Join us. Let’s do Space!
#LockheedMartinSpacePME
Basic Qualifications:
• 3-5 years of program planning experience
• Planning/ scheduling experience on programs requiring EVMS
• Experience developing the Integrated Management Plan / Integrated Master Schedule (IMP/IMS)
• Must be a United States citizen and be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
Desired Skills:
• Active Secret clearance
• Aerospace planning/ scheduling experience on programs requiring EVMS
• Extensive experience in Earned Value Management including monthly deliverables and audits
• Microsoft Project Server and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to compile, prepare, and present information to management and customers and communicate and work effectively across multiple disciplines
• Strong sense of follow-up and closure with strict attention to detail and quality
• Experience with @Risk or OnePager
• Experience with Data Driven Metric compliance requirements and surveillance
• Experience in the application of integrated cost/schedule techniques
• Strong influencing and relationship management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of an integrated team
• Agile Project management and/or Scrum experience


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: 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in Colorado or Washington is $74,700 - $143,100. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full time employees: accrue 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO); receive 40 hours of Granted PTO annually for incidental absences; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of PTO per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO is prorated based on hours worked and start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's 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

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