Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
Lockheed Martin’s Integrated Program Planning Team - Where Precision Meets Innovation!
Your next career chapter starts here-where every idea matters and every team member is empowered to excel. As an Integrated Program Planner at Missiles and Fire Control, you’ll collaborate with diverse experts to deliver mission-critical solutions that protect our nation and inspire the world.
As an Integrated Program Planner you’ll be the keystone of schedule-driven success for some of the nation’s most critical programs. You’ll design and sustain Integrated Master Schedules that keep our missions on-track, partner with senior stakeholders to shape strategic decisions, and translate complex data into actionable, on-time solutions.
In this role you’ll see direct impact on mission success, gain accelerated career growth through exposure to multi-domain systems, and work alongside world-class engineers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Ready to architect the future of program execution? Bring your expertise to a team that values precision, collaboration, and bold thinking-because at Lockheed Martin, we don’t just plan; we deliver history-making results.
Your Core Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and sustain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for new and existing development, production, and sustainment programs.
- Monitor program progress against baseline plans, ensuring schedule margin aligns with contract dates.
- Conduct risk analyses (probabilistic and deterministic), pinpoint critical paths, and devise mitigation strategies.
- Partner with customers and internal stakeholders in negotiations and collaborative decision-making.
- Create proposal and execution schedules, then track performance against defined milestones and parameters.
- Recommend corrective actions-including schedule adjustments, fund reallocations, and resource requirements-to keep programs on track.
- Integrate cost and schedule data throughout the program lifecycle to maintain alignment and visibility.
- Implement and oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) systems to measure and report program performance.
Why Join Us
We seek a collaborative and analytical Program Planner to join our team. As a trusted partner and strategic advisor, you will have the opportunity to:
- Drive program execution and support the development of innovative solutions
- Work with complex data and build strong relationships
- Grow professionally in a challenging role that contributes to the future of missile defense and hypersonic technology
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here: https://lmt.co/OneLM-JobDescription-Benefits
Further Information About This Opportunity
Location - Dallas, TX
MUST BE A US CITIZEN-This role reports to a facility that requires special access. Candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
Basic Qualifications
- Experience with network scheduling tools (MS Project, OpenPlan, Primavera, etc.)
- Must be willing to work onsite full-time
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with networked schedules, integrity checks, and critical-path methodology
- Experience delivering leadership project briefings
- Experience with Schedule Performance Management techniques, e.g., Earned Value Management
- Ability to obtain DoD SECRET clearance required for consideration
Desired Skills
- Bachelor’s degree
- 6 years or more of experience in planning or program-management-related discipline
- Proficiency in a network scheduling tool (MS Project, OpenPlan, Primavera, etc.)
- Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance
- Production / Sustainment / Depot Operations
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development
- Proposal development and submittal
- Integrated Master Plan (IMP) creation and integration
- Advanced Excel skill set including macros, lookup tables, and VBA
- Experience with the Schedule Risk Assessment process/tools
- Ability to communicate using different techniques and build strong relationships
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.
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.

