Job ID: 696791BR Date posted: Jul. 21, 2025
Description:Join the Lockheed Martin Aero IFG PP&I Team!

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal SME in Program Planning and Integration (PP&I) to drive excellence across our programs, with a focus on supporting the Aero initiative, APEX, which aims to drive continuous improvement and establish a Growth Mindset culture. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and analyzing and resolving planning and scheduling issues. Your expertise will help us achieve successful program outcomes, while also contributing to the success of Start Green, Stay Green Goals and APEX by leading and advocating for continuous improvement initiatives, driving change and efficiencies, and fostering a culture of growth and innovation.

This position is the SME in PP&I for the IFG Line of Business. Position interacts across a variety of organizations such as engineering, procurement, contracts, business management, sustainment and production. This position will be a leading participant in the evaluation of program planning and scheduling products and practices, and will be key in the resultant remediation efforts upon identification of gaps. Candidate will also integrate and assess schedules of proposed work.

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.

Summary of Key Duties

Position acts independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational programs. Tasks include but are not limited to:
• Analyzing schedules and schedule products for
o Internal and Cross contract technical integration
o IMS/Earned Value Integrity
o Sufficient Supplier representation
o Ensuring all data is valid, actionable, and compliant to LM and government guidelines
• Develop Root Cause/Corrective Actions (RCCA) and work with stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
• Represent PP&I as spokesperson and SME with all stakeholders.
• 1 on 1 and group coaching for planners and CAMs.

Position will also collaborate with CAM and Finance function SMEs across Aeronautics and other Business Areas.

In this role, you will develop and implement solutions to complex planning and scheduling issues, using advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques. You will identify and mitigate risks, and make decisions on planning and scheduling approaches, considering program risks, opportunities, and trade-offs. As a liaison between Aeronautics Central Team and LOB Planning SMEs, you will facilitate knowledge sharing and drive process improvements, communicate planning and scheduling requirements and best practices to program management, engineering, and other stakeholders. You will work independently with minimal supervision to achieve program planning and scheduling excellence, enabling IFG programs to deliver successful outcomes.

***Must be a US Citizen. Must obtain and maintain Secret Clearance as part of employment, but no clearance is required to start.

**This role may have occasional travel to suppliers or other facilities

Note: Employee will be able to telecommute. Employee must be located near a major LM Aero site.

A level 6 employee Typically has 18 - 20 years of professional experience.

Learn more about LM

#Aero
Basic Qualifications:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Critical thinking and complex problem solving abilities
- Proficient at developing/maintaining complex Network Schedules including integrity checks, critical path analysis, and Schedule Risk Analysis
- Experience briefing Senior Leadership and customers
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) including Cost / Schedule Integration
- Experiences leading a team of direct reports and cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated influencing and relationship management skills
-Bachelors degree
Desired Skills:
• Leadership experience
• Proposal experience
• Strong knowledge of LM Program Performance Management (PPM) Command Media
• Demonstrated knowledge of subcontractor & government furnished equipment integration with a Prime Contractor’s IMS
• Previous experience with Deltek OpenPlan
• Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) experience
• Prior Aerospace experience.
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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
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: Possible
Career Area: Program Planning
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First