Job ID: 705712BR Date posted: Sep. 22, 2025
Description:Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Launch Your Career as a Difference Maker in the Aerospace/Defense Industry!

Are you ready to embark on a journey that will take you to the forefront of innovation and make a real impact on national security? Do you have a passion for being part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible? Look no further! We're excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for an entry-level Program Planner to join our dynamic team at Lockheed Martin Space, supporting our Conventional Prompt Strike Program in Littleton, CO (Deer Creek).

Be Part of a Mission that Matters:

As a Program Planner on our team, you'll be contributing to a critical program that helps keep our nation and its allies secure. You'll be working on the cutting edge of hypersonic technology, with a team that's dedicated to innovation and excellence. Our Conventional Prompt Strike Program is a game-changer, and we're looking for talented and motivated individuals like you to help us drive its success.

In this role you will….

• Serve as the responsible Planner for a specific IPT on the program

• Develop, manage, and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to monitor progress, assess program status, and identify performance issues

• Ensure established program baseline control processes are followed and oversee business rhythms
required to accomplish program control, analyses and forecasting goals

• Use critical path methodology, risk analysis, and problem resolution to mitigate delays/issues that
arise, communicate schedule impacts and propose corrective actions

• Synchronize cost/schedule integration in support of Earned Value requirements and generate schedule metrics and reports related to the implementation of the Program

• Schedule presentations which may include Program Management, Executive Management, or Customer Stakeholders

• Establish and conduct data and process quality assessments of planning products and prepare for
surveillance reviews to ensure compliance with program performance management

• Develop recovery plans to ensure program milestones are completed in accordance with the contract requirements.

• Work with cross-functional teams to maintain and coordinate vertical and horizontal schedule integration between supplemental schedules, the IMS, and the Program Summary Master Schedule.


Our level 1 employees typically have 0-3 years of experience.



Join Our Team and Start Making a Difference Today!

If you're ready to launch your career as a Program Planner and be part of a team that's changing the world, apply now! We can't wait to meet you and start achieving great things together!






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Basic Qualifications:
• 1-2 years of prior planning/scheduling experience (e.g. construction, educational planning, operational planning, logistical planning, business planning, event planning, marketing, etc.)

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Must be US Citizen and able to obtain Secret clearance
Desired Skills:
• Bachelors degree preferred

• Active Secret security clearance

• Familiarity with a scheduling tool such as MS Project or Open Plan Professional

• Data Analysis experience

• Ability to work independently of direct supervision

• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment

• Proven ability to proactively identify and drive change

• Detail oriented and organizational skills

• Detail and Teamwork oriented with demonstrated organizational skills

• Demonstrated strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)

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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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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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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 $52,300 - $92,230. 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: Possible
Career Area: Program Planning
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First