Associate Manager, Integrated Program Planner IV

Job description

**Description:** Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.
As we journey through a new era of space, Lockheed Martin Space is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder.

Our amazing team is on a mission to make a difference in the world.

Every day, our 115,000 employees come to work with one focus – our customers’ hardest missions.

Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience, and precision.

They’re dangerous.

Critical.

Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives.

Those are the missions we care about.

We provide the resources, support, and the focus.

You bring the passion and courage to envision limitless possibilities and we’ll tackle those missions with you and stay ahead of ready.
Going to space is just the beginning.

It’s what you do when you get there that matters.

Lockheed Martin Space builds satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for our government and commercial customers.

Connecting people, advancing discovery, and protecting what matters most.

Our satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide.

We also take rocket science to the next level developing systems that protect from a distance and in close-combat.

We are pioneering the future of missile defense and hypersonic technology, and we’re doing it all with a team of incredible employees across the world.

Come, join team in the dynamic world of Space.

Here, we are driven by innovation and integrity.

By applying the highest standards of business ethics and a forward-thinking mindset, we believe everything is within our reach.
Our program has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Program Planner to join our mission on the Conventional Prompt Strike Program (CPS) supporting the WSI contract.

This is a role that will involve extensive interaction with both internal and external customers including Program Management, Finance, Project Management, Proposal Management, and our DoD Customers.

To be successful, you must have 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 Associate Manager, you will**
• Provide functional assistance for the support of program execution planning activities
• Lead a team of Planners doing the same
• Help lead and oversee various aspects of EVM compliance including audits, data driven metrics, and CDRL deliverables
This position will be be located in our Littleton, CO (Deer Creek) location.
Although this position does support some teleworking, the selected candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in Littleton and be expected to work in the office as needed and as appropriate.
**#LockheedMartinSpacePME**
**Basic Qualifications:**
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering or other related discipline
• Experienced at developing/maintaining Network Schedules including integrity checks, Critical Path Analysis and Schedule Risk Analysis using MS Project/Deltek Open Plan
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) including Cost / Schedule Integration
• Demonstrated team building skills
• Demonstrated influencing and relationship management skills
• Experience with DCMA surveillances
• Experience with resource loaded IMS development and management, including Program Labor, Subcontractor, Supplier, Material/Inventory Management, and Production Labor Scope
• Experience delivering project briefings to internal and external customers
• Must be a United States citizen and have an _active_ Secret security clearance
**Desired Skills:**
• 9 years or more of experience in planning or program management related discipline
• Experience in creating, maintaining, and providing analysis for Programs
• Demonstrated practical application of Program Planning processes and tools
• Demonstrated understanding of the Integrated Program Management DIDs (IPMR & IPMDAR)
• Expert user with Microsoft Project Server or Open Plan Professional
• 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
• Proficiency in Schedule Risk Assessment process/tools
• Ability to communicate utilizing different techniques and build strong relationships
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
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To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters a work environment that encourages big-picture thinking.

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.
**Benefits you can enjoy include:**
• Medical {many choices of plans; some LM locations have on-site medical}
• Dental
• 401k {with generous matching}
• Generous Paid time off
• Work/life balance, family-friendly environment
• Career development, career-growth, and lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds
• Fun, talented, and witty teammates
• Knowledgeable, supportive, and engaged leadership
• Community-minded organization
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement
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We are committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life.

By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Hiring Our Heroes.
**Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
**Clearance Level:** Secret
**Other Important Information You Should Know**
**Expression of Interest:** 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.
**Ability to Work Remotely:** Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
**Work Schedules:** 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.
**Schedule for this Position:** 9x80 every other Friday off
**Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $95,000 - $167,440.

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.
**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.**
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours.

Our customers tackle the hardest missions.

Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision.

They’re dangerous.

Critical.

Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives.

Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges.

Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
**Experience Level:** Experienced Professional
**Business Unit:** SPACE
**Relocation Available:** No
**Career Area:** Program Planning
**Type:** Full-Time
**Shift:** First

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