Stf., Integrated Program Planner - IFG F-16 Prgrm Plng - Level 4

Program Planning Specialist (Level 4)

The Integrated Fighter Group (IFG) supports the F?16 and F?22 aircraft families. Both platforms embody U.S. air?power excellence : the F?16 offers decades?long service with unmatched speed, maneuverability, and advanced technology, while the award?winning F?22 Raptor provides world?class air dominance through stealth, agility, and integrated weapon systems. Program planning is a core component of Lockheed Martin's Program Management & Enterprise Performance framework. It organizes tasks, defines schedules, and ensures that design, development, and sustainment activities are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. In the aeronautics domain, this discipline blends creativity, engineering, and technology to produce aircraft that enable global security and air?dominance missions.

We are seeking an experienced Program Planning Specialist (Level 4) to provide planning and scheduling support for the F?16 Campaigns and Proposal team. The incumbent will work closely with technical SMEs, planners, operations, and program management to translate authorized customer requirements into compliant Request?for?Proposal (RFP) schedules. Responsibilities include validating scope, flow, and resource requirements, and supporting capture and business development activities.

Key functions involve : developing product?level plans and proposal schedules; conducting critical?path analysis, Schedule Risk Analyses (SRA), and maintaining summary schedules; integrating and assessing schedule impacts of new work on existing and future plans; applying Critical Path Method (CPM) principles to schedule network development and analysis; acting as a liaison among Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Contracts, Technical Planning, and Program Management; evaluating program and PP&I (Program Planning & Integration) processes, identifying gaps, and driving remediation activities.

Core responsibilities include : schedule development & maintenance; proposal support; earned value management (EVM); stakeholder coordination; and process improvement.

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Must be a US Citizen. Must have ability to obtain & maintain a Secret Security Clearance as part of employment. This position is located at a special access facility. A level 4 employee typically has 9 - 15 years of professional experience. Basic Qualifications include a Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; ? 5 years in operational planning or scheduling, preferably within the defense sector; proficiency with Microsoft Office; expertise in schedule?building tools; strong background in CPM, critical?path analysis, and Schedule Risk Analysis; experience with Earned Value Management; proven ability to deliver clear briefings; strong written and oral skills; demonstrated team?building, influencing, and relationship?management capabilities; and excellent critical?thinking and problem?solving abilities.

Desired skills include a degree in Construction Management, Program Management, Business Administration; experience with networked schedules; integrity checks; critical path methodology; experience with Schedule Performance Management Techniques; demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities; previous experience with Deltek OpenPlan; excellent communication and organizational skills; experience as a planning team lead and / or contract planner; proposal experience; strong knowledge of LM Program Performance Management (PPM) Command Media; supplier integration experience; performance analysis, and corrective action recommendation skills; familiarity with Risk and Opportunity Management; deep knowledge of Deltek Open Plan; and Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) experience.