Project Management & Planning Operations Rep - E2

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin seeks a detail-oriented, tech-savvy college hire to support Project Management and Planning Operations. This role supports a large team of buyers within MFC’s Subcontract Operations Center (SOC) with data analysis, troubleshooting systems issues, and IT tool project management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, systems-oriented environment and be eager to learn enterprise platforms such as SAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Run metrics package and maintain support for SOC operational dashboards
• Serve as the primary liaison between IT development teams and the buyers, facilitating clear requirements communication
• Create, track, and manage tickets in relevant IT systems; troubleshoot escalations and ensure timely resolution
• Support data analytics efforts, including data collection, validation, and development of new performance metrics for the buying center
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and operational efficiencies

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Strong foundational knowledge in IT systems or Data Analytics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable speaking with IT developers, buyers, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Quick learner with a systems-thinking mindset; tech-savvy and eager to master new platforms
• Ability to work independently in a 100% telework environment

Desired Skills

• Background or coursework in SAP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Prior exposure to metrics packages, operational reporting, or project control tools
• Familiarity with project management methodologies
• Ability to analyze requirements and proactively assist buyers when problems arise

Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.

• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $88100.00 - $163700.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $79300.00 - $147300.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $70500.00 - $130900.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $63400.00 - $117800.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.