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Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more- we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

We have an opportunity for a level 3 Program Planner III to join our mission supporting Global Security in Littleton, CO. This is an ideal opportunity to continue developing your career in Program Planning. If you are an enthusiastic self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment with experience in maintenance of Integrated Master Schedule networks, this job is for you!

In this role, you will….

• Serve as the responsible Planner for a specific IPT on the program
• Develop, manage, and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to monitor progress, assess program status, and identify performance issues in a timely manner
• Actively maintain cost, schedule, and technical accuracy by regularly coordinating with the cost team, CAM, and technical team
• Ensure EIA-748 guidelines are followed regarding schedule
• Ensure established program baseline control processes are followed and oversee business rhythms
  required to accomplish program control, analyses and forecasting goals
• Use critical path methodology, risk analysis, and problem resolution to mitigate delays/issues that
  arise, communicate schedule impacts and propose corrective actions to applicable program partners
• Synchronize cost/schedule integration in support of Earned Value requirements and generate schedule metrics and reports related to the implementation of the Program
• Schedule presentations which may include Program Management, Executive Management, or Customer Stakeholders
• Establish and conduct data and process quality assessments of planning products and prepare for
  surveillance reviews to ensure compliance with program performance management
• Develop recovery plans to ensure program milestones are completed in accordance with the contract requirements.
• 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.

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Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant professional experience in planning or scheduling
• Experience in a project management schedule networking tool such as Open Plan (preferred), Primavera, Artemis, MS Project, or another comparable scheduling/planning tool
• Experience with fully networked, resource loaded labor hour schedules, integrity checks, and critical path methodology
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and practices including Cost/Schedule Integration and Earned Value Metrics
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Must be a United States citizen and be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance

Desired Skills

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• 4+ years of relevant professional experience in planning or scheduling
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college
• Expert experience in a schedule networking tool, such as Deltek OpenPlan (preferred) or Microsoft Project Server, as well as Microsoft Office Suite experience
• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance
• Experience with @Risk, OnePager Pro
• Experience with Data Driven Metric compliance requirements and surveillance
• Experience with Schedule Risk Assessments (Monte Carlo simulations)
• Some experience with Data-Driven Metric compliance requirements and surveillance
• Some experience in the application of integrated cost/schedule techniques
• Ability to work independently as well as part of an integrated team
• Ability to communicate and work effectively within a team
• Strong sense of follow-up with strict attention to detail and quality