Engineering Program Planner - Level 3
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 4, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
Shooting a missile down with a missile was once a concept only dreamed up in science fiction novels. We’ve made it a scientific fact! So, what does it take to spot an enemy missile launch, identify its intended target, calculate its exact trajectory, launch an interceptor, and guide it to destroy the threat in mid-air in a matter of seconds? It’s not easy - but at Lockheed Martin, we help customers solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our culture supports employees to dream big, perform with perfection, and create incredible products. Come, join us!
Our Enterprise Performance organization seeks an Engineering Program Planner to join our mission in Denver, CO supporting Strategic Missile Defense (SMD) Programs.. In this role you will support the execution efforts across multiple sites and other SMD programs as required. For your assigned component, you will interface with Engineering, Business Operations, and Program Management. You will also be responsible for developing compliant Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) which will reflect the accurate and detailed contractual scope and resources to execute the program efforts.
In this role, you will...
1) Support development and maintenance of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) including ensuring integration between the IMS and the Integrated Master Plan (IMP).
2) Maintain schedule integration between the IMS and the Program Summary Master Schedule and supplemental schedules.
3) Perform critical path and schedule risk analyses.
4) Work closely with Engineering organization to maintain engineering execution plans.
5) Provide status, and update/maintain metrics for reporting.
6) Provide planning support to Production Operations and Master Program Scheduler as part of monthly management rhythms. Ensure Schedule Accuracy.
7) Perform schedule integrity checks.
8) Generate and deliver IMS reports and metrics.
9) Present schedule-related information to internal and external customers.
10) Ensure compliance with LM Corporate Program Performance Management and Program Planning policies and practices.
11) Support all phases of the proposal through submittal to include SOW, CWBS, and IMP traces to tasks.
Partners with Program & Senior Management to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance by facilitating integration across all functions. Responsible for developing compliant Integrated Program Schedules which accurately validate the flow, budget, and resources required to execute contractual scope and overarching program strategy. Provides the program with time-phased critical path predictive analysis and actionable planning data, and develops recommended solutions to programmatic execution conflicts. Ensures all commitments are tracked, monitored and statused. Prepares/coordinates the development of planning artifacts for solicitation response. Interfaces with program management, senior management and the customer as the programs planning integrator. Ensures vertical and horizontal integration, and cost/schedule integration between all schedules and other program artifacts.Devises modeling and measuring techniques to integrate risks and opportunities with schedule and cost baseline, and to perform schedule risk assessments. Utilizes performance and health metrics analyses to drive actions resulting in improved program performance.
Basic Qualifications
- 3-6 years of relevant work experience in planning, scheduling or manufacturing
- Experience briefing internal and external customers on complex issues
- Proven ability in utilizing MS Project or another comparable scheduling tool
- Experience as an Engineering Planner or related discipline
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Due to programs being supported, United States citizenship is required
Desired Skills
- Active Secret security clearance
- 6+ years of experience in Engineering planning or program management related discipline
- Exposure to Network scheduling tool (MS Project, Open Plan, Primavera, etc)
- Critical Path Scheduling methodology
- Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance
- Integrated Master Plan (IMP) knowledge
- Earned Value Management
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) knowledge
- Advanced Excel skill set including macros, lookup tables and VBA
- Experience with Engineering reporting tools that leads to improved program schedule execution
- Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $81500.00 - $151300.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.