Basic Qualifications
- 1+ years of professional experience in an operational planning or scheduling type of capacity
- Working knowledge of a scheduling tool such as MS Project Server (preferred), Open Plan, Primavera, and/or ProjectView
- Ability to perform schedule integrity checks
- Due to contract and work location requirements, must be a United States citizen
- Must have an active Top Secret security clearance to be considered
Job Description
Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, CO seeks an experienced
level 2 program planner to join our team supporting the next generation Space Protection Programs (SPP) Portfolio.
More than ever, now is a great time to join the SPP mission area. Get involved with the opportunities to not only help shape the future of these high priority missions, but also be part of a proven team as we drive the program and Enterprise into the future of special programs. This is an ideal opportunity to continue developing your career in Program Planning. To be successful you will need to be an enthusiastic self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment with experience in development and maintenance of a software program’s integrated master schedules. Additionally, we will look to you to lead by example and be able to influence and foster collaboration and teamwork that generates impactful results.
Summary of Key Duties: In this role you will…
- Be part of a team to plan and manage detailed schedule networks from design, assembly, test, and into operations
- Interface with Engineering, Finance and Business Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management while working with the entire planning team to translate authorized customer requirements into the performance measurement baseline
- Develop and maintain compliant Integrated Master Schedules which accurately and comprehensively validate contractual scope, work flow, and resources required to execute the program
- Work with cross-functional teams to drive progress and performance, monitor changes and status, and facilitate communication between stakeholders
- Assist in negotiating handoffs between product areas regarding technical content and schedules as well as facilitating workaround planning as required
- Serve as a liaison by maintaining, publishing, and presenting relevant planning and scheduling information and metrics to provide visibility and communicate potential issues to management and engineering
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Desired Skills
- Bachelors degree
- Proficient with a scheduling tool such as MS Project Server (preferred), Open Plan, Primavera, and/or ProjectView
- Exposure to, or experience with, Earned Value Management (EVM)
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters a work environment that 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
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Other Important Information
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.
