Senior Program Planner & Project Lead (DoD)

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Georgia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking a Program Planning professional to drive facility activation planning for MK7 reentry campaigns. You will develop detailed schedules, coordinate with engineering, safety, and logistics teams, and manage risks to ensure on-time delivery for the Kings Bay and SWFLANT programs.

The ideal candidate has a solid background in manufacturing operations and program planning, strong communication skills, and the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of manufacturing, operations, production, or planning environments
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, presentation, written)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance. Interim Secret required prior to start.
• Minimum 2 years of FBM or SWF experience.
• Proven analytical skills.
• Prior production/manufacturing experience.
• High quality/error free output.
• Working knowledge of production systems, manufacturing systems, or SAP applications.
• Documented ability to work independently and with a group.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones for MK7 reentry campaigns.
• Coordinate with engineering, test, safety, security, and logistics teams to align resources and timelines.
• Track progress against KPIs and generate status reports for senior leadership.
• Identify risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and maintain a risk-register.
• Facilitate regular project meetings, capture action items, and follow up on deliverables.
• Support budget tracking, cost-benefit analysis, and resource forecasting.
• Assist in the preparation of technical briefings, go/no-go reviews, and post-mission assessments.

Skills

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking a Program Planning professional to drive facility activation planning for MK7 reentry campaigns. You will develop detailed schedules, coordinate with engineering, safety, and logistics teams, and manage risks to ensure on-time delivery for the Kings Bay and SWFLANT programs.

The ideal candidate has a solid background in manufacturing operations and program planning, strong communication skills, and the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance.