Program Planner - Level 2

Lockheed Martin; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship

Work/life balance

Career development

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Englewood, CO seeks a Level 2 Program Planner to support the FBM program's Life Extension 2. You will develop IMS, monitor progress, and advise on schedule health and risks.

You will coordinate baselines, perform risk analysis, and prepare data for reviews, interfacing with management and the customer as the planning integrator. A Bachelor's degree and clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong communication, writing & presentation skills
• Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a Secret government security clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop, statuses, and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in order to monitor progress, assess program status, and identify performance issues in a timely manner
• Ensure established program baseline control processes are followed and oversee business rhythms required to accomplish program control, analyses and forecasting objectives
• Use critical path methodology, risk analysis, and problem resolution to mitigate delays/issues that arise, communicate schedule impacts and propose corrective actions to applicable program partners
• Synchronize cost/schedule integration in support of Earned Value requirements and generate schedule metrics and reports related to execution of the Program
• Schedule presentations which may include Program Management, Executive Management, or Customer Management
• Establish and conduct data and process quality assessments of planning products and prepare for surveillance reviews to ensure compliance with program performance management

Skills

Strong communication

US Citizen

Security clearance

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Deltek Open Plan

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Standard Job Description

Do you have a passion and dream to be a difference maker? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can give to a very important mission? Come and be part of our team in the dynamic world of Lockheed Martin Space on the FBM program. 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. As we enter the next phase of FBM, there are large opportunities for growth and career development. Join us and be the next Program Planner supporting our Fleet Ballistic Missile Program!

Our facility in Englewood, CO has an immediate opportunity for a level 2 Program Planner to join our mission. As our Program Planner you will support team members in the FBM Life Extension 2 Program.

In This Role You Will

• Develop, statuses, and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in order to monitor progress, assess program status, and identify performance issues in a timely manner
• Ensure established program baseline control processes are followed and oversee business rhythms required to accomplish program control, analyses and forecasting objectives
• Use critical path methodology, risk analysis, and problem resolution to mitigate delays/issues that arise, communicate schedule impacts and propose corrective actions to applicable program partners
• Synchronize cost/schedule integration in support of Earned Value requirements and generate schedule metrics and reports related to execution of the Program
• Schedule presentations which may include Program Management, Executive Management, or Customer Management
• Establish and conduct data and process quality assessments of planning products and prepare for surveillance reviews to ensure compliance with program performance management

Partners with Program & Senior Management to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance by facilitating integration across all functions. Responsible for developing compliant Integrated Program Schedules which accurately validate the flow, budget, and resources required to execute contractual scope and overarching program strategy. Provides the program with time-phased critical path predictive analysis and actionable planning data, and develops recommended solutions to programmatic execution conflicts. Ensures all commitments are tracked, monitored and statused. Prepares/coordinates the development of planning artifacts for solicitation response. Interfaces with program management, senior management and the customer as the programs planning integrator. Ensures vertical and horizontal integration, and cost/schedule integration between all schedules and other program artifacts. Devises modeling and measuring techniques to integrate risks and opportunities with schedule and cost baseline, and to perform schedule risk assessments. Utilizes performance and health metrics analyses to drive actions resulting in improved program performance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Strong communication, writing & presentation skills
• Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a Secret government security clearance

Desired Skills

• Proficiency with Earned Value Management
• Experience analyzing data
• Experience with Deltek Open Plan or similar program planning tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, etc)
• Strong presentation skills to be able to communicate with the Customer

Lockheed Martin encourages big-picture thinking. Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Benefits You Can Enjoy Include

• Medical {many choices of plans; some LM locations have on-site medical}
• Dental
• 401k {with generous matching}
• Generous paid time off
• Work/life balance, family-friendly environment
• Career development, career-growth, and lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds
• Fun, talented, and witty teammates
• Knowledgeable, supportive, and engaged leadership
• Community-minded organization
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement

We are committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $67400.00 - $125200.00

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.

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
• 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.