BAE Systems

Master Planner II

BAE Systems$85K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in program scheduling and planning, preferably in a defense or aerospace environment
  • Expertise in MS Project 365 and scheduling software like SSI Tools
  • Strong analytical skills for critical path analysis and scenario modeling
  • Proven experience in managing complex, integrated schedules
  • Excellent communication skills to facilitate discussions and provide recommendations to leadership
  • Experience in risk identification and tracking in scheduling contexts

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain project schedules and the integrated master schedule
  • Conduct critical path analysis and create 'what if' scenarios for schedule optimization
  • Facilitate scheduling discussions and relationship mapping between projects
  • Support technical experts in establishing milestones and monitoring schedule adherence
  • Enhance planning processes through MS Project and related tools
  • Create schedule visualization outputs using software like Onepager
  • Recommend and implement process improvements for scheduling

Benefits

  • Work onsite with program teams, enhancing collaboration and team dynamics
  • Live in a historic and scenic location with proximity to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station
  • Engage in impactful work that supports the US Navy's Air Traffic Control Systems
  • Opportunity to influence scheduling practices both internally and for external customers
  • Potential growth within the BAE Systems Program Management Office
Full Job Description
Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking an onsite program scheduling and planning integrator to support our work for the US Navy Air Traffic Control Systems. The selected candidate will work onsite with program teams to troubleshoot complex schedule issues, and integrate multiple large and complex schedules into an Integrated Master Schedule within an MS Project 365 server environment.

This position is responsible for but are not limited to, the following:
  • Develop, maintain and status project/program schedules as well as the integrated master schedule
  • Provide critical path analysis and create "what if" scenarios; provide recommendations to leadership and project owners to achieve scheduling targets
  • Managing complex schedule management and integration process for major programs Facilitate scheduling discussions to create project schedule and determine relationships with other projects
  • Help technical experts establish milestones and provide support to monitor adherence to the master schedule by identifying programmatic problems and providing recommended solutions
  • Development, maintenance, and execution of processes (existing or not) that support the execution and planning of the technical program requirements using MS Project software and other tools like SSI Tools
  • Building schedule visualization products as outputs from multiple complex MS Project schedules using software such as Onepager
  • Creating and implementing schedule template files for use across broad programs and projects that allow for consistent tracking of similar events across multiple disconnected schedules, evaluation of integrated schedules using multiple different schedule data filters to produce schedule outputs and exports
  • Identify and track risks and opportunities
  • Recommend and lead scheduling process improvements
  • Review and revise scheduling documentation, processes and work instructions
  • Serve as a consultant to top management in long-range planning as it pertains to the vision of the role of scheduling for our internal use as well as our external customer's use
  • Support the BAE Systems Program Management Office to achieve or exceed business objectives
This position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in the St. Mary's County Technology Corridor adjacent to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

There is no monetary relocation assistance budgeted for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to St. Mary's County, Maryland or surrounding areas.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
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90,500 employees
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Founded
1997
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