Program Planner III

Job ID: 676501BR Date posted: Nov. 25, 2024 Program: FBM
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 – and yours – as a Lockheed Martin employee.

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. Click here to learn more about FBM.

Our facility at Cape Canaveral, FL has an immediate opportunity for an early to mid-career level Program Planner to join our mission. In this position you will engage with the Digital Transformation, Information Systems, and Program Protection teams to build and maintain multiple schedules across the directorate. Many of these schedules are fast-paced and have high visibility at the Program level and are in support of the Secure Infrastructure and Capabilities (SI&C) directorate. Experience in MS Project or Open Plan is a bonus. Some travel may be requested.

As our Program Planner, you will….

• Be responsible for meeting Earned Value Management requirements for some supplemental schedules

• Communicate IMS performance and health metrics, report on major milestones, and integrate with planners across the Program to build and understand interdependencies amongst schedules

• Be expected to be fluent in building and operating EVM compliant schedules in the planning application



Our level 3 employees typically have 5 - 10 years of experience.

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

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Basic Qualifications:
- Planning Experience, use of scheduling tool(s)

- Experienced in discrete planning

- Knowledgeable in Project Management basics

- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

- Must be a United States citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Secret government security clearance
Desired Skills:
- Experience in Open Plan scheduling tool

- Experience in Milestones Pro application

- One Pager Pro application experience

- Experience working with a Government Entity

- Strong sense of follow-up and closure with strict attention to detail and quality

- Proficient communication skills

- Strong organizational skills
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
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 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: No
Career Area: Program Planning
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First