Integrated Program Planner Sr. Staff, Skunk Works - Level 5
Lockheed Martin, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Description
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Program Planning positions are part of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. This role is located in Fort Worth, TX, and focuses on planning activities within Skunk Works programs.
Overview
Program Planning professionals organize tasks for mission success, scheduling design, development, and sustainability of products. They break down products into tasks, set sequences and durations, and aim for on-time, in-budget, and high-quality outcomes. This is a role that combines creativity, science, and technology to enable advanced aerospace programs.
What’s In It For You
We offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits supporting your future and security. (Learning more about the benefits package is available from Lockheed Martin.)
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, act as a trusted advisor, and model planning excellence for the team. You will collaborate across engineering, procurement, contracts, business management, production, and quality control. Success depends on strong communication, collaboration, and expert use of program planning tools.
Primary Tools Used:
Deltek Open Plan Scheduling Tool
Milestones Professional
Microsoft Excel
Secondary Tools Used
(Not limited to):
Microsoft Project
SAP
Must be a US Citizen . Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.
Location : Fort Worth, TX
Travel : This role may have occasional travel to suppliers or other facilities.
Experience : A level 5 employee typically has 9 - 15 years of professional experience in planning, program management and/or finance.
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 implementing actionable improvement plans
Experience delivering project briefings to internal and external customers
Knowledge and experience 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.
Other Important Information
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. You may be contacted for this and future openings if there is a match.
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. Schedules range from standard 40 hours per week to condensed schedules, which provide additional time away from the office and are in addition to Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position:
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Equal Opportunity:
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 promptly for optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions with courage, resilience, and precision.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Program Planning positions are part of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. This role is located in Fort Worth, TX, and focuses on planning activities within Skunk Works programs.
Overview
Program Planning professionals organize tasks for mission success, scheduling design, development, and sustainability of products. They break down products into tasks, set sequences and durations, and aim for on-time, in-budget, and high-quality outcomes. This is a role that combines creativity, science, and technology to enable advanced aerospace programs.
What’s In It For You
We offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits supporting your future and security. (Learning more about the benefits package is available from Lockheed Martin.)
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, act as a trusted advisor, and model planning excellence for the team. You will collaborate across engineering, procurement, contracts, business management, production, and quality control. Success depends on strong communication, collaboration, and expert use of program planning tools.
Primary Tools Used:
Deltek Open Plan Scheduling Tool
Milestones Professional
Microsoft Excel
Secondary Tools Used
(Not limited to):
Microsoft Project
SAP
Must be a US Citizen . Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.
Location : Fort Worth, TX
Travel : This role may have occasional travel to suppliers or other facilities.
Experience : A level 5 employee typically has 9 - 15 years of professional experience in planning, program management and/or finance.
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 implementing actionable improvement plans
Experience delivering project briefings to internal and external customers
Knowledge and experience 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.
Other Important Information
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. You may be contacted for this and future openings if there is a match.
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. Schedules range from standard 40 hours per week to condensed schedules, which provide additional time away from the office and are in addition to Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position:
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Equal Opportunity:
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 promptly for optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions with courage, resilience, and precision.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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