Work location: Chelmsford, MA
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
- Experience with network scheduling tools (MS Project, OpenPlan, Primavera, etc.)
- 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
- 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: $81500.00 - $151300.00
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.
Skills Required
- Experience with network scheduling tools such as MS Project, OpenPlan, or Primavera
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- 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, such as Earned Value Management
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree
- Six or more years of experience in planning or a program-management-related discipline
- Integrated Master Schedule development and maintenance
- Production, sustainment, or depot operations experience
- Work Breakdown Structure development
- Proposal development and submittal experience
- Integrated Master Plan creation and integration
- Advanced Excel skills, including macros, lookup tables, and VBA
- Experience with Schedule Risk Assessment processes or tools
- Ability to communicate using different techniques and build strong relationships
Lockheed Martin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lockheed Martin and has not been reviewed or approved by Lockheed Martin.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout element, with a strong 401(k) program and options like an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance total compensation and long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive from day one, with multiple plan options, mental health resources, and virtual care. Wellness supports such as on‑site services and preventive programs are also highlighted.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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What We Do
Customer Focus, Innovation and Purpose are Built Into Everything We Do. Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours ™. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
