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Lockheed Martin Program Planning & Integration Intern in Grand Prairie, Texas
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Our mission is clear. At Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), we solve complex challenges, advance scientific discovery and deliver innovative solutions to help our customers keep people safe. We take rocket science to the next level and develop systems that protect from both a distance and in close-combat. We are pioneering the future of missile defense and hypersonic technology. And we’re doing it all with a team of incredible employees across the world.
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is looking for the brightest minds to come join our Program Planning team to propel our programs forward. As part of the Program Planning family you will support the preparation and maintenance of program schedules and plans. Our Program Planners are trusted partners and strategic advisors.
This position is located at our Grand Prairie, TX or Orlando, FL sites with the possibility of temporary relocation assistance.
The Program Planning Interns will have an opportunity to work closely with an experienced Program Planner, performing the day-to-day activities in areas of program planning and scheduling. Interns will have the opportunity to learn and operate industry software applications such as: Microsoft Project, Deltek Open Plan, Milestones Professional, and Schedule Risk Assessment tools to prepare applicable scheduling analysis and metrics. Interns will also attend key program meetings, gather program status, update schedules, analyze results, and employ critical thinking to mitigate and drive successful program performance.
Basic Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Experiences achieving team-oriented objectives
- Experiences developing and delivering presentations
Desired Skills:
-Exposure to Network scheduling tool (MS Project, Open Plan, Primavera, etc)
-Critical Path Methodology
-Schedule oriented mindset
-Advanced Excel skill set including macros, lookup tables and VBA
-Exposure to Monte Carlo simulations / Schedule Risk Assessment process/tools
-Ability to communicate utilizing different techniques and build strong relationships
Clearance Level: None
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: Part-Time as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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: Co-op/Summer Intern
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Finance
Type: Call-In
Shift: First