Project Engineer Associate

Lockheed Martin; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Project Engineer Asc to lead and support the I&T CAM/Project Engineer in managing the cross Agile Release Train for the C2BMC program. You will help plan and execute technical scope, schedule, and cost inputs, and develop IMS status evidence and EVM data for leadership review.

Responsibilities include performing monthly EVM analyses, maintaining data in Excel and PM Compass/OpenPlan, and coordinating with CAMs and other IT teams.

Qualifications

• DoD Interim Secret Security Clearance and US citizenship required.
• Background in Engineering, Finance, PM, or Business Ops.
• Detail oriented with ability to meet deadlines and learn quickly.
• Experience with EVM concepts and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly Earned Value Management (EVM) rhythms.
• Analyze EVM data from program finance reports.
• Provide summaries to leadership including key drivers and concerns.
• Assist with baseline changes and variance analysis.
• Support Agile planning cycles and IMS status.
• Participate in annual CEAC exercises.

Skills

Engineering/Finance/PM background

Excel skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

CAM/EVM training within 2 years

Tools

PM Compass

OpenPlan

eWAD

Winsight

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

As leader of the C2BMC team, Lockheed Martin directs a partnership of highly responsive industry leaders developing and fielding the backbone of America’s missile defense. Together, this national team supports the design, development, test, integration and fielding of hardware and software elements that enable the Missile Defense System (MDS) to function effectively and continually. You will also have the opportunity to interface with our key customers in the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Long Description

Who Are We

As leader of the C2BMC team, Lockheed Martin directs a partnership of highly responsive industry leaders developing and fielding the backbone of America’s missile defense. Together, this national team supports the design, development, test, integration and fielding of hardware and software elements that enable the Missile Defense System (MDS) to function effectively and continually. You will also have the opportunity to interface with our key customers in the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

The Work

The Project Engineer Asc will have the responsibility to support the I&T CAM/Project Engineer's work with I&T Leadership to manage, coordinate, and oversee the cross Agile Release Train. In this role the selected candidate will support the planning and execution of technical scope, schedule, and cost inputs for changes, ECPs and other customer engineering estimate requests. This individual will support development of I&T IMS Objective evidence, the collection of IMS status accounting, and will support cross spiral de-confliction, cross functional area coordination, and schedule/resource issue resolution.

• Support the I&T CAM/Project Engineer on the tactical mechanics and execution of the program's monthly Earned Value Management (EVM) rhythm
  • These mechanics of executing our monthly EVM rhythm include working heavily within the program's EVM tools (Excel analyses spreadsheets, inputs to PM Compass, Open Plan input spreadsheets, RASCAL and CAP sheets)
• Performs weekly / monthly analyses of EVM data as directed by the I&T CAM/Project Engineer
• Inputs come from Program Finance reports (e.g. weekly actuals, hours reports, teammate reports, Eaglespeed material data)
• Analyze data for assigned control accounts & work packages
  • Provide summary level information/conclusions from this analysis to the CAM and I&T leadership (key drivers, anomalies, concerns, etc.) including elevating concerns to other impacted CAMs as well
  • Performs trending analysis of rate & volume of labor and/or material data
  • Works to resolve any EVM anomalies and DDM metrics coming out of month end data within assigned accounts
  • Works to support CAM/Project Engineer in monthly IMS status, including performance, actuals, and estimates to complete
• Support I&T CAM/Project Engineer in baseline change requests per the business rhythm
• Support I&T CAM/Project Engineer with thorough variance analysis as well as any corrective actions driven by EVM process
• Support I&T CAM/Project Engineer's engineering estimate or engineering change proposal activities as needed
• Support work planning/baselining activities through the AGILE iteration planning cycles and continuous planning
• Support annual CEAC exercises

Why Join Us

• Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
• Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Basic Qualifications

• Qualified candidate must be able to obtain a DoD Interim Secret Security Clearance prior to starting this position. This requires US Citizenship.
• Engineering, Finance, Project Management, or Business Operations background
• Demonstrated attention to detail, acceptance of responsibility, ability to meet deadlines
• Willingness to learn and grow in a high-tempo program environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience
• Must be a recent graduate of a CAM/EVM training course and completed OpenPlan, PM Compass or other EVM tool training within the last 2 years OR ability to complete within 6 months from employment start date

Desired Skills

• Previous CAM or Earned Value leadership experience on DoD programs
• Strong project management, program management, and/or technical lead experience
• Experience or familiarity with software development and/or Agile Methodologies
• Desire to enhance project management skills including communication, the ability to deal with unforeseen challenges, and building strong relationships
• Experience or familiarity with software development and/or Agile Methodologies
• Strong problem solving, root cause, corrective action, and closure skills
• Ability to lead discussions and determine resolutions to problems
• Experience working with EVM tools such as PM Compass, Microsoft Project, OpenPlan, eWAD, Winsight) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Experience identifying IMS forecast and baseline changes via schedule change requests and "what if" schedules
• Recent experience with DCMA Audits and Baseline Reviews preferably as the CAM, WPM or EV Lead answering the questions

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00

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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.