Partner with the Planning Manager to prioritize tasks, assign personnel, and implement corrective actions when needed.
Ensure the timely delivery of high‑quality planning artifacts that align with business‑area objectives.
Create and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for new and existing development, production, and sustainment programs, building on the Program Summary Master Schedules (PSMS).
Track program progress against baseline plans, safeguard schedule margin to contract dates, and report variances.
Perform risk analyses (probabilistic and deterministic), identify critical paths, validate network logic, and devise mitigation strategies.
Support negotiations with customers and internal stakeholders, providing schedule insights and recommendations.
Develop and manage proposal and execution schedules, assessing progress against established milestones.
Recommend corrective actions—including schedule revisions, funding reallocations, and work scope adjustments—to keep programs on track.
Integrate cost and schedule data throughout the program lifecycle and oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) implementation.
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Work location: Dallas, TX
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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
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $89100.00 - $165500.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
