Engineering Planner

Overview As a part of Lockheed Martin’s Simulation and Training Department, the Engineering Planner will serve as the Customer Account Manager (CAM), the primary liaison between program managers and department leadership. The CAM owns the client relationship and ensures successful delivery of products and services. Responsibilities Account Ownership – Serve as the single point of contact for assigned program managers, understanding their mission goals, technical constraints, and budget cycles. Data Collection & Reporting – Gather and consolidate performance and financial data (e.g., labor charges, cost allocations); validate the information and share it with product leads and management for trend analysis and decision making. Financial Management – Prepare labor‑charging reports, verify cost allocations, and ensure billing accuracy in accordance with contract guidance. Staffing & Resource Coordination – Partner with engineering and staffing leads to align labor forecasts with program needs; support the Monthly Staffing Report for the Combat System Integrated Engineering Directorate. Performance Tracking – Compare weekly actuals to monthly staffing and financial plans; identify variances and recommend corrective actions. Continuous Improvement – Apply agile methodology principles to evaluate planned vs. actual delivery; suggest process enhancements to improve efficiency and value delivery. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Management, or a related discipline. Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in account management, client‑facing support, or cost‑management roles supporting technical programs. Proven ability to collect, validate, and present data using Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables) and other reporting tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of preparing clear presentations for senior leadership. Ability to obtain & maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance at the SECRET level – U.S. citizenship required. Desired Skills Experience with cost‑management and labor‑charging processes in a defense or aerospace environment. Familiarity with agile development practices and ability to translate program milestones into actionable deliverables. Proficiency with collaboration and issue‑tracking tools such as Atlassian JIRA (or comparable platforms). Knowledge of staffing and manpower planning concepts; ability to interpret workforce reports. Ability to work both independently and as part of an integrated cross‑functional team. Strong presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management capabilities. Benefits 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, Holidays. Annual base salary range $60,600 – $106,835 (varies by state and location). Security Clearance This position requires a government security clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a SECRET-level clearance. Work Schedule 4×10‑hour day, three days off per week. The Employee may work part of the schedule remotely and part at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. EEO Statement Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin