Integrated Program Planner - Mid-Career - Level 3

Lockheed Martin•Stratford, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence. THE WORK Program Planning – What It Is & Why It Matters Program planning is the backbone of successful, complex projects. Planners translate strategic goals into detailed, time‑phased schedules, identify risks, and provide the data that leaders need to make informed decisions. Think of it as the “navigation system” for multidisciplinary programs - guiding resources, milestones, and deliverables from concept to completion. If you have ever coordinated construction timelines, managed curriculum rollouts, planned hospitality events, coordinated healthcare programs, overseen product launches, or synchronized mission‑critical operations, you already practice the core of program planning. This role gives you the chance to sharpen those skills, learn industry leading tools, and grow a career that directly supports national defense and aerospace innovation. This position will support the Sikorsky Maritime Systems portfolio of programs. In this exciting role you will: Establish and maintain business rhythms for program control, analysis, and forecasting. Create, network, and reconcile Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to enable critical path analysis. Compile, input, analyze, and report weekly/monthly status for major program events. Update the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) with intermediate milestone status. Coordinate with major suppliers to obtain and integrate current schedule data. Manage schedule baselines and conduct variance analysis on a weekly/monthly cadence. Perform schedule risk assessments using approved risk management tools. Prepare and deliver concise briefing materials to senior leadership and customers. Please Note: Due to program requirements, US Citizenship is required. WHO WE ARE Our customers are worldwide and so is our reputation for creating innovative solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus—if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you. Lockheed Martin: An Award-Winning Place to Work WHO YOU ARE You possess a unique blend of technical and interpersonal skills that enable you to thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment: Technical foundation: Proficiency in planning tool with the ability to learn new scheduling tools such as Deltek OpenPlan, MS Project, or comparable platforms. Organizational excellence: Ability to manage multiple tasks, track detailed information, and meet tight deadlines. Communication strength: Skilled at presenting data, explaining schedule impacts, and influencing diverse stakeholders. Adaptability & confidence: Works independently, learns new concepts quickly, and collaborates effectively. Employees in a level 3 role typically have 3+ years of professional experience. WHY JOIN US We provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits package

Requirements

Proven experience in program planning/scheduling.
Expertise with scheduling software (Deltek OpenPlan, MS Project, Primavera, Smartsheet, or similar).
Strong organizational ability and multitasking skills.
Demonstrated ability to write concise reports and present to technical and non technical audiences.
Capability to work both independently and within a team.
Comfortable interfacing with senior leaders.
Due to program requirements, US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Hands on experience with IMS/PSMS, supplemental schedule integration, schedule risk assessment, and critical path analysis.
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts and LM policies (e.g., PPMP 01, RMS Planning Command Media).
Familiarity with DCMA data driven metrics, DECM, and surveillance processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication, especially for senior stakeholder briefings.
Analytical mindset for variance, risk, and critical path analysis with actionable recommendations.
Quick learner of new software and evolving processes.
Proven collaborator across engineering, finance, and program management functions.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain business rhythms for program control, analysis, and forecasting.
Create, network, and reconcile Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to enable critical path analysis.
Compile, input, analyze, and report weekly/monthly status for major program events.
Update the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) with intermediate milestone status.
Coordinate with major suppliers to obtain and integrate current schedule data.
Manage schedule baselines and conduct variance analysis on a weekly/monthly cadence.
Perform schedule risk assessments using approved risk management tools.
Prepare and deliver concise briefing materials to senior leadership and customers.