Level 3 Communications, Inc

Lead, Program Scheduler

Level 3 Communications, Inc$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9 years of relevant experience or a Graduate Degree with 7 years of experience, or 13 years of experience without a degree.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project and/or Microsoft Project Server.
  • Familiarity with engineering and manufacturing environments, preferably in the Aerospace & Defense sector.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) reflecting technical approaches and execution plans.
  • Analyze subcontractor schedules and integrate them into the main project schedule.
  • Assess the critical path of the project and inform management of any updates.
  • Collaborate with Control Account Managers and Integrated Product Team members to maintain and analyze schedule data.
  • Prepare and disseminate periodic project status reports based on data from affected organizations.
  • Analyze schedule performance and support corrective actions to improve planning processes.
  • Perform Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Assessments on key programs to evaluate potential risks.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule with the 9/80 work week (every other Friday off).
  • Opportunity to work onsite in Salt Lake City, UT.
  • Collaborative environment with access to subject matter experts in program planning and management.
  • Engagement in high-impact defense programs with exposure to executive leadership.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Lead, Program Planner / Scheduler

Job Code: 40364

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Onsite)

Job Schedule: 9/80 - Work 9 out of every 14 days (totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off)

Job Description:

L3Harris is looking for a Lead Program Planner/Scheduler to support the Catalyst Program. This requires an in-depth knowledge of Program Life Cycles to develop networked models in Microsoft Project Server from requirements documentation, bases of estimates, and execution team inputs, as well as experience working with EVMS in DFARs environments on major programs. Duties include the development and maintenance of complex resource loaded program schedules to support Critical Path analysis and the Earned Value Management System and supporting Program Management required analysis and reporting. Qualified candidates will interface with all elements of the program team to develop Integrated Master Schedules, complete regular maintenance of the schedule, and provide analysis and reports as needed to support Program Management and Leadership decision making and will collaborate with business unit and corporate subject matter experts on processes and tools for program planning.

Essential Functions:
  • Utilize standard industry tools and techniques for the creation of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) that will reflect technical approach and execution plan, contract Statement of Work and data requirements, critical materials detail, traceability to the work breakdown structure, resource loading traceable to BOEs, and the capability to perform critical path analysis for complex development and production programs. Primary tool is Microsoft Project Server.
  • Analyze and review subcontractor schedules and integrate subordinate schedules into the project schedule.
  • Analyze schedule for project critical path and advise management of changes to the critical path and projected milestone achievement performance.
  • Coordinate with Control Account Managers (CAM) and cross functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) members in the development, maintenance, and analysis of the schedule data that reflects their work scope.
  • Obtain and analyze data and status from affected organizations to prepare, update, and disseminate periodic project status reports.
  • Perform analysis of schedules for performance to plan variance and support corrective action to improve scheduling and planning processes.
  • Work within a team environment to provide insights into program scheduling trends and best practices to assist program teams with formulating achievable program schedules.
  • Perform Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) on key programs as part of standard work.
  • Collaborate with business unit and corporate program planning and management subject matter experts on tools and processes that support standard industry best practices.
  • Develop schedule metrics and use metrics analysis to support team management.
  • Conduct team schedule reviews such as wall walks and IMP events.
  • Brief leadership up to the executive level on all schedule matters.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • 7 years EVMS Experience


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Significant experience with MS Project and/or MS Project Server.
  • Prior Experience in engineering and operations/manufacturing environment. Government contractor / Aerospace & Defense industry background is preferred.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of engineering processes, principles, and practices.
  • Knowledge of risk management concepts and risk analysis related to master schedules.
  • Knowledge of DoD EVMS Guidelines (ANSI-748C), Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD), and Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR).
  • The ability to communicate well, both verbally and written.


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