Program Planner (Entry Level)

Job Description

Program Planner (Entry Level) | Lockheed Martin Space

The Tone:
This is an early career Program Planner position at Lockheed Martin Space, located in Huntsville, AL, supporting the critical Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) Program. At Lockheed Martin Space, the mission is to protect what matters most by harnessing the full potential of space, cultivating innovation, and pushing technology boundaries for future-ready solutions. The company integrates systems from end to end to detect, control, and engage missile threats, investing in disruptive technology to create layers of defense that help keep us all safe. This role is vital in solving complex challenges, ensuring the accurate planning and execution necessary for these advanced defense systems.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Huntsville, AL

• Team: Supports execution efforts across multiple sites and other SMD programs, interfacing with Engineering, Business Operations, and Program Management, and providing support to the Master Program Scheduler.
• Mission: Develop and maintain a compliant Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that accurately reflects the detailed contractual scope and resources required to execute the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) Program.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office applications, MS Project, Open Plan, Primavera, Advanced Excel (macros, lookup tables, VBA).

What You’ll Actually Do
• Integrated Master Schedule Management: Support the comprehensive development and meticulous maintenance of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring seamless integration and alignment with the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) across multiple sites and programs.
• Performance Analysis: Conduct thorough critical path and schedule risk analyses, identifying potential impacts and ensuring the integrity of schedule data, while also performing regular schedule integrity checks.
• Reporting and Presentation: Generate precise IMS reports and critical metrics, then clearly present this schedule-related information to both internal Lockheed Martin stakeholders and external customers, including senior management.
• Operational Planning Support: Provide essential planning support to Production Operations and collaborate closely with the Master Program Scheduler during monthly management rhythms to ensure consistent schedule accuracy and compliance.
• Policy Adherence: Ensure all planning activities and schedules strictly comply with Lockheed Martin Corporate Program Performance Management and Program Planning policies and established best practices.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This early career role requires an individual with demonstrated knowledge of Schedule Performance Management techniques. Applicants must be a United States citizen and possess the ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance prior to start, with the ultimate goal of achieving a final Secret security clearance.
• Experience: Candidates should have experience delivering briefings to team members and project teams, effectively communicating project status and plans.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is essential for daily tasks and reporting.
• Bonus: Desired qualifications include an active Secret security clearance, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a similar field, 3 or more years of experience in planning or program management, and exposure to network scheduling tools such as MS Project, Open Plan, or Primavera. Advanced Excel skills, including macros, lookup tables, and VBA, along with knowledge of Earned Value Management and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development, are also highly valued.