Program Planner at Lockheed Martin

Program Planner | Lockheed Martin

We are hosting a Lockheed Martin Space In-Person hiring event in April of 2026. This event will be by invitation only and will take place near or in Littleton, CO. Please apply to be considered. We are hiring levels 2-5. If you are interested in joining LM and working for the FBM program please apply to this requisition. This hiring event is for experienced professionals with an active security clearance or are willing and able to get a security clearance. This event is for external applicants only. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

We have a need for Program Planners on multiple programs. As our Program Planner, you will support the Program Planning organization by providing functional support for execution planning activities. This position requires a strong background in program planning as it relates to the development and management of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and its alignment with industry standards for program performance management compliance. As our Program Planner, you will:

• Be responsible for updating an IMP and creating future fiscal year IMS's
• Ensure EIA-748 guidelines are followed regarding schedule
• Actively maintain cost, schedule, and technical accuracy by regularly coordinating with the cost team, CAM, and technical team
• Update the schedule monthly and ensure data analysis is completed and provided to management

Although this position does support some teleworking, the selected candidate will be located near one of Lockheed Martin Space facilities listed below and be expected to work in the office as needed and as appropriate.

Desired skills:

• Experience developing the Integrated Management Plan / Integrated Master Schedule (IMP/IMS)
• 3-5 years of program planning experience
• Aerospace planning/ scheduling experience on programs requiring EVMS
• Extensive experience in Earned Value Management including monthly deliverables and audits
• Microsoft Project Server and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to compile, prepare, and present information to management and customers and communicate and work effectively across multiple disciplines
• Strong sense of follow-up and closure with strict attention to detail and quality
• Experience with @Risk or OnePager
• Experience with Data Driven Metric compliance requirements and surveillance
• Experience in the application of integrated cost/schedule techniques
• Strong influencing and relationship management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of an integrated team
• Experience developing a resource loaded cost model
• Active Top Secret security clearance

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $77,700 - $136,965. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $89,300 - $154,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.