Integrated Program Planner Stf - IFG F-16 Prgrm Plng, Level 4

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

15h•$95,000 - $189,290•Hybrid

About The Position

We are Lockheed Martin How to be part of our Skunk Works® Team - Join Program Planning! Skunk Works® Programs The Integrated Fighter Group (IFG) supports the F‑16 and F‑22 aircraft families. Both platforms embody U.S. air‑power excellence: the F‑16 offers decades‑long service with unmatched speed, maneuverability, and advanced technology, while the award‑winning F‑22 Raptor provides world‑class air dominance through stealth, agility, and integrated weapon systems. Program planning is a core component of Lockheed Martin’s Program Management & Enterprise Performance framework. It organizes tasks, defines schedules, and ensures that design, development, and sustainment activities are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. In the aeronautics domain, this discipline blends creativity, engineering, and technology to produce aircraft that enable global security and air‑dominance missions. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Program Planning Specialist (Level 4) to provide planning and scheduling support for the F‑16 Campaigns and Proposal team. The incumbent will work closely with technical SMEs, planners, operations, and program management to translate authorized customer requirements into compliant Request‑for‑Proposal (RFP) schedules. Responsibilities include validating scope, flow, and resource requirements, and supporting capture and business development activities. Key functions involve: Developing product‑level plans and proposal schedules. Conducting critical‑path analysis, Schedule Risk Analyses (SRA), and maintaining summary schedules. Integrating and assessing schedule impacts of new work on existing and future plans. Applying Critical Path Method (CPM) principles to schedule network development and analysis. Acting as a liaison among Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Contracts, Technical Planning, and Program Management. Evaluating program and PP&I (Program Planning & Integration) processes, identifying gaps, and driving remediation activities. Core Responsibilities 1. Schedule Development & Maintenance -Build and maintain network schedules using tools such as Open Plan, Primavera, MS Project, or ProjectView. -Perform integrity checks, critical‑path identification, and schedule risk assessments. 2. Proposal Support -Translate customer RFP requirements into detailed, compliant proposal schedules. -Coordinate with capture teams to ensure alignment of technical approach, resources, and timelines. 3. Earned Value Management (EVM) -Integrate cost and schedule data to support EVM reporting and analysis. 4. Stakeholder Coordination -Facilitate briefings and status updates for internal and external customers. -Build and sustain relationships across functional teams, influencing decisions and resolving conflicts. 5. Process Improvement -Analyze planning metrics and trends, recommending and implementing actionable improvements. What’s In It For You: From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Must be a US Citizen. Must have ability to obtain & maintain a Secret Security Clearance as part of employment. This position is located at a special access facility. A level 4 employee Typically has 9 - 15 years of professional experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least 5 years in operational planning or scheduling, preferably within the defense sector.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Expertise in schedule‑building tools (Open Plan, Primavera, MS Project, ProjectView).
Strong background in CPM, critical‑path analysis, and Schedule Risk Analysis.
Experience with Earned Value Management (cost/schedule integration).
Experience delivering clear briefings to diverse audiences; strong written and oral skills.
Demonstrated team‑building, influencing, and relationship‑management capabilities.
Excellent critical‑thinking and problem‑solving abilities; adept at interpreting planning metrics and trends.

Nice To Haves

Proposal experience
Degree in Construction Management, Program Management, Business Administration
Experience with networked schedules, integrity checks, and critical path methodology.
Experience with Schedule Performance Management Techniques, e.g. Earned Value Management
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities
Previous experience with Deltek OpenPlan
Excellent Communication and Organizational skills
Experience as a planning team lead and/or contract planner
Strong knowledge of LM Program Performance Management (PPM) Command Media
Supplier integration experience, performance analysis, and corrective action recommendation skills
Familiarity with Risk and Opportunity Management, including identification, integration, and mitigation
Deep knowledge of Deltek Open Plan
Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) experience
Prior Aerospace experience.

Responsibilities

Schedule Development & Maintenance -Build and maintain network schedules using tools such as Open Plan, Primavera, MS Project, or ProjectView. -Perform integrity checks, critical‑path identification, and schedule risk assessments.
Proposal Support -Translate customer RFP requirements into detailed, compliant proposal schedules. -Coordinate with capture teams to ensure alignment of technical approach, resources, and timelines.
Earned Value Management (EVM) -Integrate cost and schedule data to support EVM reporting and analysis.
Stakeholder Coordination -Facilitate briefings and status updates for internal and external customers. -Build and sustain relationships across functional teams, influencing decisions and resolving conflicts.
Process Improvement -Analyze planning metrics and trends, recommending and implementing actionable improvements.