Description: Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.

As we journey through a new era of space, Lockheed Martin Space is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing team is on a mission to make a difference in the world. Every day, our 115,000 employees come to work with one focus – our customers’ hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience, and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. We provide the resources, support, and the focus. You bring the passion and courage to envision limitless possibilities and we’ll tackle those missions with you and stay ahead of ready.

Going to space is just the beginning. It’s what you do when you get there that matters. We build satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for our government and commercial customers. Connecting people, advancing discovery, and protecting what matters most. Our satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide. We also take rocket science to the next level developing systems that protect from both a distance and in close-combat. We are pioneering the future of missile defense and hypersonic technology, and we’re doing it all with a team of incredible employees across the world. As we look to the future, we’re driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. Come, join our Program Planning team in the dynamic world of Space. Here, we are driven by innovation and integrity. By applying the highest standards of business ethics and a forward-thinking mindset, we believe everything is within our reach – and yours.

Our facility in Highlands Ranch, CO has an immediate opportunity for a mid-career Program Planner to join our mission. In this role, you will support the Consumer Civil Space (CCS) line of business with planning and operations support for short and long-term tasking. You will support a program in close contact with program leadership supporting, modeling, and presenting schedule changes, emphasizing speed, accuracy, and EVM.

In this Program Planning role, you will support the Lockheed Martin Space Program Planning organization by providing functional support as a Program Planning Subject Matter Expert (SME) that deploys to programs across Mission Solutions to support proposal, program start-up, and program execution planning activities. To be successful in this role, you must have a background in lab or program planning as it relates to the development and management of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and its alignment with industry standards for program performance management compliance You will be an ideal candidate for this position if you are detail-oriented and highly innovative to serve as a project manager who can translate business needs into solutions with current programs, projects, and initiatives in mind.

Summary of Key Duties: In this role, you will…

•Provide expertise that improves a program’s preparation and performance by instituting best practices through the program life cycle and providing leadership direction to the program planning team for successful program execution.

•Be responsible for program outreach and communication and building strong and effective relationships with program personnel.

•Utilize your high level of customer service and strong communication/networking skills to interface with senior and executive management as well as program personnel across all functional teams including Finance, Planning

Our level 2 employees typically have 3-6 years of experience.

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Basic Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of previous planning/scheduling experience

• Experience with a planning software (e.g. Microsoft Project, Open Plan, Acumen, One Pager Pro, Primavera, Excel or another comparable software)

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts (such as critical path analysis, cost/schedule integration, performance metrics, program start-up activities, etc.)

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor degree

• Previous EVM Experience

• Experience performing critical path analysis

• Understanding of the end-to-end lifecycle of a spacecraft/satellite program

• Understanding of the Program Performance Management Process

• Demonstrated competency in integrating cost/schedule

• Prior team lead experience

• Ability to work independently as well as part of an integrated team

• Excellent sense of follow-up and closure with attention to detail

• Self-starter able to operate with minimal guidance

• Desire and willingness to support dynamic proposal activities

• Excellent influencing and relationship management skills

• Excellent problem solving skills to identify and resolve challenges arising in dynamic situations

• Makes sound decisions quickly and efficiently, even with limited information or under time constraints

• Ability to communicate and work effectively across multiple disciplines

• Thrives in fast-paced environments and demonstrates a willingness to adjust to changing priorities

• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills

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To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters an inclusive work environment that encourages differences and 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

• Diverse, inclusive, and community-minded organization

• Mentorship opportunities

• Rewards & recognition

• Generous Tuition Reimbursement

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We are creating a better today and tomorrow by seamlessly aligning diversity and inclusion efforts with Lockheed Martin’s values and business strategy. We offer business resource groups such as African American Council for Excellence (AACE), The Women’s Impact Network (WIN), Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Awareness (HOLA), Military/Veterans Network, PRIDE LGBT Professional Network, and more. We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Global Diversity and Hiring Our Heroes.

Clearance Level: None

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: 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.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $61,300 - $117,500. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

(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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available: No

Career Area: Program Planning

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First