Int. Program Planner-Integrated Planning, Skunk Works®-Level 2

Description:

You will be the Int. Program Planner-Integrated Planning, Skunk Works®-Level 2 for the Skunk Works® Integrated Planning Team which is responsible for shaping world‑changing aerospace technology.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Int. Program Planner-Integrated Planning, Skunk Works®-Level 2 you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality program schedules that drive mission success across the Skunk Works® portfolio. You will partner with engineering, procurement, contracts, business management, production, and quality to ensure every task is sequenced, timed, and resourced for on‑time, in‑budget delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop, maintain, and continuously refine program schedules.
• Analyze schedule performance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Act as a trusted advisor and champion of planning best practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align deliverables and milestones.
• Utilize advanced program‑planning tools to drive data‑based decision making.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
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.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative professional with strong communication skills and a proven track record in aerospace program planning. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, excel at problem‑solving, and bring expert knowledge of planning tools and methodologies. Your dedication to precision, integrity, and mission impact makes you an ideal fit for the Skunk Works® team.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must obtain an active Interim Secret clearance to start.

This position is in Palmdale, CA  Discover Palmdale.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with networked schedules
• Experience delivering presentations to team members and project teams
• Bachelor’s degree
Desired Skills:
• Excellent communication /interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Schedule Performance Management Techniques, e.g. Earned Value Management
• Advanced knowledge of scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Deltek Open Plan, Oracle Primavera or similar scheduling software.
• Scheduling experience including Critical Path Methodology (CPM) / network scheduling experience.
• Ability to teach others, showing the impact/value of the group’s products / services.
• LEAN or Six Sigma training or certification.
• Experience in problem resolution.
• Earned Value Management (EVMS) experience.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Integrated Master Plan experience.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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 $63,800 - $112,470. 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 $73,400 - $127,075. 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.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the 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.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First