Job ID: 703412BR Date posted: Aug. 28, 2025
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Join the Lockheed Martin Aero F-35 PP&I Team!
Did you ever think that you would be able to impact programs that develop the world's most advanced fighter jets, create innovative unmanned aerial systems, or that modernize national defense aircraft? Aeronautics technology connects people and protects nations around the world, and we’re accelerating tomorrow’s breakthroughs to help our customers stay ahead in an ever-changing world. At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we are driven by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Aeronautics employee. Aeronautics values your skills, training, and education. Come and experience your future!

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is looking for a Principal Subject Matter Expert (SME) in program planning to join our team supporting Skunkworks® located in Palmdale, CA, Fort Worth, TX, and Marietta, GA.

More than ever, now is a great time to join the Advanced Development Program (ADP) team. Get involved with the opportunities to not only help shape the future of this area but be a part of a proven team as we drive a multitude of programs into the next generation of planning principles. The Skunkworks ® Principal SME for PP&I will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our programs and contribute to the achievement of our strategic objectives. Candidates must have a strong background in program planning and integration, advanced

What’s In It For You:
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

***Must be a US Citizen. Must have and maintain an Active TS/SCI Security clearance.
**This role may have occasional travel.

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Basic Qualifications:
• 20 years or more of professional experience in an operational planning or scheduling type of capacity. Or 18 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree.
• Active TS/SCI Security clearance
• US Citizen
• Competitive Proposal Experience
• Experience developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) across the program lifecycle, with expertise in creating development schedules
• Ability to analyze planning metrics and trends, and create action plans to drive improvement
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and practical experience applying them to program
• Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management – identification, integration and mitigation
• Executive Briefing and Presentation Experience
• Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders to shape mutually beneficial solutions aligning to scheduling and 1LMX principles
• Expert knowledge of a scheduling tool such as MS Project Server, Open Plan, Primavera, and/or ProjectView
• Extensive experience with supplier integration, analyzing their performance, and providing corrective action recommendations
• Earned value management (EVM) Experience
• Baseline control expertise
• Expert knowledge of Critical Path Methodology
• Experience with Schedule Risk Assessments (Monte Carlo simulations)
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
Desired Skills:
• Trainor or Teacher of key planning competencies (work planning, IMS creation and management, baseline control, schedule tools, schedule integration, schedule analysis)
• Experience with resource loaded schedules
• Tableau, JIRA, 3DX, XVE Experience
• Knowledge of DID 81861 - Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR)
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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 $131,500 - $231,840. 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.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $151,200 - $262,085. 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. 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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Program Planning
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First