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**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\.

For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile \(FBM\) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense\. We offer outstanding career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future\. We help keep this nation and our allies secure\. The Program is experiencing significant growth, and we need your expertise to deliver outstanding new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence\. Click here to learn more about FBM

As our **Associate Program Planning Manager IV** , you will lead a group of Program Planners assigned to the Secure Infrastructure and Capabilities directorate, supporting both Life Extension and Life Extension 2 programs, the sustainment and future of the FBM program\. This is a growing team of Planners who will continue to build and manage technical, discrete Mechanical Support Equipment, Digital Transformation, and Information Systems projects to help the Navy reach its goals\. You will help lead and oversee various aspects of EVM compliance including audits, data driven metrics, and CDRL deliverables\. It is a role that will involve extensive interaction with both internal and external customers including Program Management, Finance, Project Management, Proposal Management, and the Navy\. This is an exciting time to join as Life Extension 2 is still in early stages of the program\.

**In this role you will** :

• Identify resource needs and staffing, monitoring performance to program goals and functional/enterprise standards, employee training and development, and employee performance assessments and feedback

• Be responsible for the end\-to\-end life\-cycle of planning and schedule management

• Serve as the point of contact for internal and external customer communication and status\.

• Responsible for oversight of performance to program budgets and communicating necessary adjustments to responsible Cost Account Managers

• Participate in estimating future resource requirements for staffing profiles or proposals\.

• Performs time\-phased analyses, critical path verification and schedule risk assessments to assure the capability of the program to meet their commitments

• Resolve schedule conflicts, develop and implement work\-around strategies and tactical alternatives

• Utilize performance and health metrics analyses to drive actions resulting in improved program performance

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Basic Qualifications:

• Experience developing/maintaining Network Schedules including integrity checks and/or critical path analysis

• Experience delivering project briefings to internal and external customers

• Experience with Earned Value Management\(EVM\) including Cost / Schedule Integration

• Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a Secret security clearance

Desired Skills:

• 6 years or more of experience in planning or

program management related discipline

and Bachelor's degree

• Active Secret security clearance

• Experience with DCMA surveillances

• Experience in creating, maintaining, and providing analysis for Programs

• Expert user with Microsoft Project Server and/or Deltek Open Plan

• Ability to communicate utilizing different

techniques and build strong relationships

• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem\-solving abilities

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To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin 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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We are committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life\. By clicking on the link, you can find out more on how we proudly support Hiring Our Heroes\.

**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

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\.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges\. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work\.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility\. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work\. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility\.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role\. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications\.

**Experience Level:** Experienced Professional

**Business Unit:** SPACE

**Relocation Available:** No

**Career Area:** Program Planning

**Type:** Full\-Time

**Shift:** First