<span>Program Planner - TX</span>

Lockheed Martin - Grand Prairie, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Grand Prairie, TX

5,001-10,000 employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As a Program Planner for the Integrated Program Planning team at Lockheed Martin, you will play a crucial role in driving program execution through effective relationship building and complex data analysis. Your primary responsibilities will include developing and maintaining comprehensive program plans and schedules, supporting proposal submissions, and implementing the Earned Value Management System throughout the program lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, execution, and maintenance of new or existing planning products.
• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) leveraging the Program Summary Master Schedules (PSMS).
• Identify Critical/Driving Paths and perform probabilistic/deterministic risk analysis, developing corrective actions as needed.
• Support proposal submittal and execution schedule development to meet established plans and parameters.
• Implement and monitor the Earned Value Management System through cost and schedule integration throughout the program lifecycle.

Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with networked schedules.
• Experience delivering briefings to team members and project teams.
• Knowledge of Schedule Performance Management Techniques, e.g. Earned Value Management.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• 3 years or more of experience in planning or program management related discipline.
• Exposure to Network scheduling tools (MS Project, Open Plan, Primavera, etc.).
• Critical Path Scheduling methodology knowledge.
• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance experience.
• Production / Sustainment / Depot Operations knowledge.
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development experience.
• Proposal knowledge.
• Integrated Master Plan (IMP) knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skill set including macros, lookup tables, and VBA.
• Exposure to Schedule Risk Assessment process/tools.
• Ability to communicate utilizing different techniques and build strong relationships.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options
• Paid Time Off benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package