Program Planner, Associate Manager - TX [SECRET]

Lockheed Martin•Grand Prairie, TX

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is seeking an Associate Manager for Program Planning to join their team. This role involves supporting the preparation and maintenance of program schedules and plans, acting as a trusted partner and strategic advisor within the Program Planning family. The company is at the forefront of missile defense and hypersonic technology, solving complex challenges and delivering innovative solutions to ensure customer safety. MFC is experiencing significant growth and is looking for talented individuals to contribute to its mission.

Requirements

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
Active DoD SECRET clearance for consideration
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
Must be a US Citizen for consideration

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Act as a point of contact with program Directors and Senior Program Planning Management
Supervise Planning team and provide direction and oversight through daily interactions
Collaborate with Planning Manager for personnel assignments, establishment of priorities and ensuring adequate training, and corrective action measures
Provide guidance to team members based on organizational goals and company policy
Responsible for accurate and timely delivery of Planning artifacts for business area
Developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for new or existing development/production/sustainment programs leveraging the Program Summary Master Schedules (PSMS)
Tracking progress of program activities against baseline internal plans, and ensuring schedule margin to contract dates is achieved or maintained
Maintaining schedules, performing probabilistic / deterministic risk analysis, and identifying critical/driving paths while developing solutions for resolutions along with network logic validation/deconfliction
Supporting and participating in negotiations with customer and internal stakeholders
Proposal submittal and execution schedule development through preparation and assessment of progress against established plans and parameters
Formulating and recommending corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, fund allocations, and work requirements
Maintaining cost and schedule integration throughout program lifecycle
Implementing and monitoring Earned Value Management System on programs