Program Planner (Entry Level)

Job Description

About the Job: Program Planner (Entry Level) – Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) Program

Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most. At Lockheed Martin Space, we are dedicated to harnessing the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We are creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision, forming partnerships across industries, and advancing spacecraft and the workforce for the next generation.

Defending against modern-day missile threats requires constant collaboration and innovation. We integrate systems from end to end to detect, control, and engage the full spectrum of missile threats across every domain. We’re investing in disruptive technology like directed energy, space-based capabilities, and solid-state radar to create layers of defense that help keep us all safe and protect our freedoms. We solve the world’s most complex challenges, such as spotting an enemy missile launch, identifying its target, calculating its trajectory, launching an interceptor, and guiding it to destroy the threat in mid-air in a matter of seconds.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that’s built for you. We seek a level 1 (entry level) Program Planner to be part of our mission supporting the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) Program. Based out of Huntsville, AL, you will support execution efforts across multiple sites and other SMD programs. This role offers the opportunity to interface with Engineering, Business Operations, and Program Management, and to brief senior management. You will be responsible for developing a compliant Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that accurately reflects the detailed contractual scope and resources required to execute the program.

Summary of Key Duties:

In this role, you will:

• Support the development and maintenance of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring integration between the IMS and the Integrated Master Plan (IMP).
• Maintain schedule integration between the IMS and the Program Summary Master Schedule and supplemental schedules.
• Perform critical path and schedule risk analyses.
• Provide planning support to Production Operations and the Master Program Scheduler as part of monthly management rhythms, ensuring schedule accuracy.
• Perform schedule integrity checks.
• Generate and deliver IMS reports and metrics.
• Present schedule-related information to internal and external customers.
• Ensure compliance with LM Corporate Program Performance Management and Program Planning policies and practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Schedule Performance Management techniques.
• Experience delivering briefings to team members and project teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance prior to start and ultimately a final Secret security clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a similar degree.
• 3 years or more of experience in planning or program management-related discipline.
• Exposure to Network scheduling tools (MS Project, Open Plan, Primavera, etc.).
• Critical Path Scheduling methodology.
• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance.
• Integrated Master Plan (IMP) knowledge.
• Production / Sustainment / Depot Operations.
• Earned Value Management.
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development.
• Proposal knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skill set, including macros, lookup tables, and VBA.
• Exposure to Schedule Risk Assessment process/tools.
• Ability to communicate utilizing different techniques and build strong relationships.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

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.
• Community-minded organization.
• Mentorship opportunities.
• Rewards & recognition.
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement.

Lockheed Martin fosters a work environment that encourages big-picture thinking and promotes the sharing of ideas. 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. We are committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life.

Other Important Information:

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.