Engineering Planner Staff - E4

Lockheed Martin; Town of Owego (NY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin RMS in Owego, NY seeks an Engineering Planner Staff (E4) to lead department planning and analytics for Naval Helicopter programs. You will drive workforce planning, collect metrics, and coordinate with technical leads and program managers to ensure schedule integrity.

The role requires 5+ years in planning, strong communication, and proficiency with planning tools. This position is hybrid, local to Owego, NY, and requires eligibility for a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant planning or scheduling experience.
• Proficient with LM Vemo Planning and Analytics tool.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with PM Compass, Cobra, wInsight, Tableau, GenBOE, or Atlassian tools.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate department engineering planner activities and workforce planning.
• Collect and present metrics to senior leadership and program managers.
• Analyze workforce planning reports to support staffing projections.
• Track actuals against staffing plans weekly and monthly.
• Support Earned Value Management, Work Package, and Control Account Management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Project engineering

Planning

Cost estimating

Technical documentation

Structured analytical approach

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

CAM certification

Tools

LM Vemo Planning and Analytics tool

PM Compass

Cobra

wInsight

Tableau

GenBOE

Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence)

Job description

What We’re Doing

At Lockheed Martin – Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) in Owego, NY, we proudly support Naval Helicopter programs that are essential to maritime security and mission readiness. Our teams design and deliver advanced mission systems, avionics, and secure technologies that provide unmatched performance and resilience for the U.S. Navy and allied forces. By integrating cutting-edge capabilities, we ensure our naval aviation platforms remain reliable, effective, and ready for the most demanding environments.

The Work

Role

As an Engineering Planner Staff (E4) in Owego, NY, you will be part of the Naval Helo Mission Systems team supporting Naval Helicopter programs. You will play a key role in program planning and execution by:

• Leading and coordinating department engineering planner activities, workforce planning, analytics and presenting to senior leadership.
• Collecting and compiling metrics to be reviewed with technical leads, program managers, and engineering program managers for accuracy and validity.
• Collecting and evaluating workforce planning reports to support workload reviews and future staffing projections.
• Tracking, comparing, and reporting weekly actuals against monthly staffing plans.
• Evaluating planned vs. actual performance management in support of Earned Value Management, Work Package Management, and Control Account Management.
• Performing Integrated Master Schedule Development and Schedule Status Management.
• Prepares and coordinates the plans and schedules for new or existing programs.
• Determines, monitors, and reviews costs, operational budgets and schedules, and manpower requirements.
• Supports and participates in negotiations with customer.
• Analyzes effects of projects upon various areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and the labor pool to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the required resources.
• Resolves proposal preparation problems and assesses the progress against established plans and parameters.
• Formulates and recommends corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, fund allocations, and work requirements.

Please Note: This position requires a DoD SECRET clearance prior to start.

This role is hybrid, and applicants should be local to Owego, NY.

Who We Are

The Naval Helo Mission Systems team in Owego brings together engineers, planners, and technical professionals who solve complex challenges for critical naval aviation programs. Our work spans mission systems, avionics, integration, and program execution—giving you the opportunity to contribute to technology that matters.

Who You Are

You are an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys working at the intersection of engineering, planning, and customer engagement. You bring:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with government customers
• Experience or interest in project engineering, planning, cost estimating, or technical documentation
• A structured, analytical approach to managing data, deliverables, and configuration-controlled environments
• The ability to collaborate across engineering, program management, and operations teams

Why Join Us

At Lockheed Martin, you’ll work on meaningful programs that make a real-world impact while building a career with long-term growth and stability. We offer challenging work, supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and advance, and the chance to contribute to missions that matter.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant professional experience in planning or scheduling
• Workload management experience with the LM Vemo Planning and Analytics tool
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with at least one of the following: PM Compass, Cobra, wInsight, Tableau, GenBOE, and/or Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence)
• Must be a United States citizen and be able to obtain a Secret security clearance

Desired Skills

• Active Secret security clearance
• Experience with Python and/or Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
• Certified Lockheed Martin Control Account Manager (CAM), with Earned Value Management experience
• Experience with Earned Value analysis and forecasting metrics
• Ability to communicate and work effectively within a team
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college
• Ability to work independently as well as part of an integrated team

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $89100.00 - $165500.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.