Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.

At the dawn of a new space age, 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 both 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. As we look to the future, we’re driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. Come, join our Program Planning 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 – and yours.

Our Military Space Line of Business has an exciting opportunity for an early-career level Program Planner. This is a role that will have the size and scope to offer you valuable career development experiences. If you are an enthusiastic self-starter, eager to learn, thrive in a fast-paced environment, lead by example, and have the uncanny ability to influence and cultivate collaboration and partnership, this is an exceptional opportunity to further develop your career as a Program Planner. In this role, you will support Next Gen GEO OPIR, which is designed to provide a resilient space-based global missile warning capability against emerging missile and counter-space threats. It’s in its early stages just past CDR and is a fast-paced and exciting place to be. We’re looking for the right person to shape the team direction, expand on strong cross-organizational relationships, and make recommendations to the program management and executive teams.

Summary of Key Duties: In this role you will….

• Work closely with Control Account Managers (CAM’s) and Engineering to develop and maintain resource-loaded Engineering Execution plans in support of multiple programs and Management

• Analyze effects of projects upon various areas such as Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing to identify and mitigate risk

• Provide status, maintains metrics and prepares presentations for customers and leadership

• Maintain support to segments and enterprise with schedule analysis, earned value metrics, data integrity

Although this position does support some teleworking; the selected candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in either Highlands Ranch, CO or Sunnyvale, CA and be expected to work in the office as needed and as appropriate.

Our employees working in this level of position typically have 3 - 6 years of experience.



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Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience/combined education (~11 years of relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelors degree; ~ 7 years of relevant experience with an Associate’s degree)

• Experience working in a customer-oriented role

• Computer experience and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Must be a United States Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance

Desired Skills:

• Bachelors degree (Business Operations or other related major)

• Prior program planning-related experience

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adapt to changing directives

• Self-starter and motivated to contribute to process improvements

• Ability to manage multiple projects within given scope and deadlines

• Strong relationship builder with the customer and team members with the ability to diplomatically work through problems

• Curiosity, positive attitude, and strong organizational skills

To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters an inclusive work environment that encourages differences and 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
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• 25 three-day weekends
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

We are creating a better today and tomorrow by seamlessly aligning diversity and inclusion efforts with Lockheed Martin’s values and business strategy. We offer business resource groups such as African American Council for Excellence (AACE), The Women’s Impact Network (WIN), Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Awareness (HOLA), Military/Veterans Network, PRIDE LGBT Professional Network, and more. We are also 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 Global Diversity and Hiring Our Heroes.
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Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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