Program Planner, Associate Manager - TX [SECRET]

Program Planner, Associate Manager - TX [SECRET]

Our mission is clear. At Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), we solve complex challenges, advance scientific discovery and deliver innovative solutions to help our customers keep people safe. We take rocket science to the next level and develop 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. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is hiring at a record pace. With numerous business wins and advancing innovation for tomorrow, we're looking for the brightest minds to come join our team.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Integrated Program Planners propel our programs forward. As part of the Program Planning family, you will support the preparation and maintenance of program schedules and plans. Our Program Planners are trusted partners and strategic advisors. What you will be doing:

• Act as a point of contact with program Directors and Senior Program Planning Management
• Supervise Planning team and provide direction and oversight through daily interactions
• Collaborate with Planning Manager for personnel assignments, establishment of priorities and ensuring adequate training, and corrective action measures
• Provide guidance to team members based on organizational goals and company policy
• Responsible for accurate and timely delivery of Planning artifacts for business area
• Developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for new or existing development/production/sustainment programs leveraging the Program Summary Master Schedules (PSMS)
• Tracking progress of program activities against baseline internal plans, and ensuring schedule margin to contract dates is achieved or maintained
• Maintaining schedules, performing probabilistic / deterministic risk analysis, and identifying critical/driving paths while developing solutions for resolutions along with network logic validation/deconfliction
• Supporting and participating in negotiations with customer and internal stakeholders
• Proposal submittal and execution schedule development through preparation and assessment of progress against established plans and parameters
• Formulating and recommending corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, fund allocations, and work requirements
• Maintaining cost and schedule integration throughout program lifecycle
• Implementing and monitoring Earned Value Management System on programs

Why join us? Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. For this onsite role, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.

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Desired skills:

• 10 years or more of experience in planning or program management related discipline
• Experience in leading diverse teams virtually across multiple locations
• Experience in creating, maintaining, and providing analysis for Programs
• Demonstrated practical application of Program Planning processes and tools
• Experience with DCMA surveillances
• Demonstrated understanding of the Integrated Program Management DIDs (IPMR & IPMDAR)
• Experience with the capture/proposal management process – development and management of capture/proposal schedules, support of the various color reviews, demonstrated understanding and successful support of the executive review process
• Expert user with Microsoft Project 2016 and Project Server 2016
• Work Breakdown Structure development and maintenance experience
• IMS development and maintenance expertise
• Integrated Master Plan (IMP) creation, maintenance, and integration with IMS
• Demonstrated knowledge of subcontractor and government furnished equipment integration with the Prime Contractor's IMS
• Earned Value Management experience / certification
• Production / Sustainment / Depot Operations
• Advanced Excel skill set including macros, lookup tables and VBA
• Proficiency in Schedule Risk Assessment process/tools
• Ability to communicate utilizing different techniques and build strong relationships

Other important information:

• 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.
• 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.
• This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
• 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.
• 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. 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.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $95,000 - $167,440. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. 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 at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $109,200 - $189,290. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. 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. This position is incentive plan eligible.