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.

　　Our facility in King of Prussia, PA seeks an early career level Program Planner to support the Advanced Strategic Programs within the Space and Strategic Missile Defense Line of Business. This is an exciting opportunity that will have the size and scope to offer you valuable career development experiences. If you are an enthusiastic self-starter who is eager to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment, who leads by example, and who has the uncanny ability to influence and cultivate collaboration and partnership, this is an exceptional opportunity for you to further develop your career as a Program Planner. Some travel may be required (up to 5%).

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

　　•Develop, status, and analyze complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in sufficient detail to monitor progress.

　　•Develop recovery plans to ensure program milestones are completed in accordance with the contract requirements.

　　•Use critical path methodology and application in network development, analysis, and problem resolution

　　•Perform independent schedule risk assessments and mitigation planning

　　•Develop/maintain Earned Value Management System metrics and provide monthly status and analysis in conjunction with Program Finance and CAMs

　　•Interface with a variety of program functional organizations such as Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Subcontract Management, Business Management, and Program Management while working with the entire planning team to translate customer requirements into the program baseline

　　•Work with cross-functional teams to maintain and coordinate vertical and horizontal schedule integration between supplemental schedules, the IMS, and the Program Summary Master Schedule

　　•Maintain, publish, and present relevant planning and scheduling information and metrics to provide visibility and communicate potential issues to management and engineering

　　Our employees working in this level of position typically have 3-5 years of experience.

　　Join us. Let’s do Space!

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　•1-3 years of prior experience working in a program or operational planning capacity

　　•Experience using the Microsoft Project planning tool or another comparable planning tool

　　•Must be a United States citizen with an active Secret clearance prior to start and be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance

　　Desired Skills:

　　•Bachelors degree

　　•Advanced skills with MS Project

　　•3-5 years of experience coordinating with engineering and manufacturing for accurate forecast alignment and vertical integration.

　　•Experience with Schedule Risk Assessments (Monte Carlo simulations)

　　•Earned Value Management experience

　　•Experience with DCMA Audits

　　•Experience with Integrated Baseline Reviews

　　•Experience with DDM analysis and Implementation

　　•Strong influencing and relationship management skills

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

　　•Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills

　　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

　　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.

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

　　Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

　　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/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.

　　Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the 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.

　　As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

　　Experience Level: Experienced Professional

　　Business Unit: SPACE

　　Relocation Available: Possible

　　Career Area: Program Planning

　　Type: Full-Time

　　Shift: First