Program Planner Associate Manager - Arlington TX

Program Planner Associate Manager - Arlington TX

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Work locations: Huntsville, AL OR Arlington, TX

Our mission is clear. At Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), we solve complex challenges, advance scientific discovery and deliver innovative solutions to help our customers keep people safe. We take rocket science to the next level and develop 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.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is hiring at a record pace. With numerous business wins and advancing innovation for tomorrow, we're looking for the brightest minds to come join our team.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Integrated Program Planners propel our programs forward. As part of the Program Planning family, you will support the preparation and maintenance of program schedules and plans. Our Program Planners are trusted partners and strategic advisors.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Act as a point of contact with program Directors and Senior Program Planning Management
• Supervise Planning team and provide direction and oversight through daily interactions
• Collaborate with Planning Manager for personnel assignments, establishment of priorities and ensuring adequate training, and corrective action measures
• Provide guidance to team members based on organizational goals and company policy
• Responsible for accurate and timely delivery of Planning artifacts for business area
• Developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for new or existing development/production/sustainment programs leveraging the Program Summary Master Schedules (PSMS)
• Tracking progress of program activities against baseline internal plans, and ensuring schedule margin to contract dates is achieved or maintained
• Maintaining schedules, performing probabilistic / deterministic risk analysis, and identifying critical/driving paths while developing solutions for resolutions along with network logic validation/deconfliction
• Supporting and participating in negotiations with customer and internal stakeholders
• Proposal submittal and execution schedule development through preparation and assessment of progress against established plans and parameters
• Formulating and recommending corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, fund allocations, and work requirements
• Maintaining cost and schedule integration throughout program lifecycle
• Implementing and monitoring Earned Value Management System on programs

Minimum Education Required: High School/GED

Job Category: Maintenance

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:

Further Information About This Opportunity: This position can be located in Huntsville, AL or Arlington, TX Basic Qualifications: Proficient with Microsoft Office applications Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities Experienced at developing/maintaining Network Schedules including integrity checks, critical path analysis, and Schedule Risk Analysis using MS Project / Deltek Open Plan Experiences delivering project briefings to internal and external customers Experiences with Earned Value Management (EVM) including Cost / Schedule Integration Demonstrated team building skills Demonstrated influencing and relationship management skills Ability to obtain DoD SECRET clearance Desired Skills: 10 years or more of experience in planning or program management related discipline Experience in leading diverse teams virtually across multiple locations Experience in creating, maintaining, and providing analysis for Programs Demonstrated practical application of Program Planning processes and tools Experience with DCMA surveillances Demonstrated understanding of the Integrated Program Management DIDs (IPMR & IPMDAR) Experience with the capture/proposal management process development and management of capture/proposal schedules, support of the various color reviews, demonstrated understanding and successful support of the executive review process Expert user with Microsoft Project 2016 and Project Server 2016 Work Breakdown Structure development and maintenance experience IMS development and maintenance expertise Integrated Master Plan (IMP) creation, maintenance, and integration with IMS Demonstrated knowledge of subcontractor and government furnished equipment integration with the Prime Contractor's IMS Earned Value Management experience / certification Production / Sustainment / Depot Operations Advanced Excel skill set including macros, lookup tables and VBA Proficiency in Schedule Risk Assessment process/tools Ability to communicate utilizing different techniques and build strong relationships 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process. 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.