Integrated Program Planner Sr. Staff, Skunk Works® - Level 5 Jobs

Job Title

Join Program Planning at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' Skunk Works Team

Job Description

We are Lockheed Martin. How to be part of our Skunk Works Team - Join Program Planning! Skunk Works Programs Have you ever imagined influencing programs that develop the world's most advanced fighter jets, design cutting-edge unmanned aerial systems, or modernize national defense aircraft? At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, technology connects people and protects nations, and we're accelerating tomorrow's breakthroughs to help our customers stay ahead in an ever-changing world. Driven by innovation and integrity, we believe that applying the highest standards of ethics and visionary thinking opens the door to extraordinary possibilities-both for the company and for you as a Lockheed Martin Aeronautics team member. Your skills, training, and education are valued here. Come experience your future with us. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' Skunk Works Program, is seeking world-class talent in Program Planning to join a team that creates shaping world-changing technology at our Fort Worth, TX location. What is Program Planning to Lockheed Martin? Integral to Lockheed Martin's Program Management & Enterprise Performance, it organizes tasks for mission success, scheduling design, development, and sustainability of products. It breaks down products into tasks, sets sequences & durations, ensuring on-time, in-budget, desired quality outcomes. Aeronautical program planning is an exciting process that combines creativity, science, and technology to create amazing machines that enable humans to explore and travel in the air and beyond!

What's In It For You: We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Summary of Key Duties

As a Sr Staff Integrated Program Planner, you will be the lead planner responsible for a specific function of a Skunk Works program. You will develop, maintain, and analyze program schedules, serving as a trusted advisor and modeling planning excellence for the team. You will collaborate across multiple functional areas including engineering, procurement, contracts, business management, production, and quality control. Success in this role depends on strong communication, collaboration, and expert use of program planning tools.

Primary Tools Used

1. Deltek Open Plan Scheduling Tool 2. Milestones Professional 3. Microsoft Excel

Secondary Tools Used (Not limited to)

1. Microsoft Project 2. SAP

Basic Qualifications

Secret Security Clearance 5 years of professional experience in operational planning or scheduling Proficient with Microsoft Office applications Proficient with scheduling tools such as Open Plan, Primavera, MS Project, or ProjectView Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities Proficient at developing/maintaining complex Network Schedules including integrity checks, critical path analysis, and Schedule Risk Analysis Experience analyzing planning metrics and trends and implement actionable improvement plans Experiences delivering project briefings to internal and external customers Knowledge and experiences of Earned Value Management (EVM) including Cost / Schedule Integration Proficient and effective team building skills Demonstrated influencing and relationship management skills Bachelor's degree

Desired 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, including identification, integration, and mitigation Deep knowledge of Deltek Open Plan Product Life Cycle Management tools and FAMSCO experience Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) experience Prior Aerospace experience. Active Secret Security Clearance; ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance

Security Clearance Statement

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret

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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. 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.