Job DescriptionElectronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.
BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Program Planner to join the Program Excellence (Px) organization. Responsibilities include developing and managing multiple Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and supporting new business proposal efforts to meet all program objectives. This includes ensuring major program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including but not limited to finance, engineering, manufacturing, integration, and quality. Monitor program schedule performance, track plans and schedules, perform schedule risk analyses, identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts. Utilize Gantt, network diagram, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention in critical areas.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a
hybrid work format, with
time split between working on-site and remotely. While the Hybrid remote work format is
strongly preferred,
Full-Time Remote will be considered for the ideally-qualified non-local candidate.
Responsibilities include:- Lead/facilitate the development and maintenance of the Performance Measurement Baseline.
- Provide comprehensive and actionable schedule performance analysis to project teams and organizational leadership.
- Develop proposal schedules and narrative/analysis in support of customer RFP (Request for Proposal) submittals.
- Lead IMS preparation and support team training and execution for customer Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).
- Perform independent schedule assessments in support of Phase/Gate project reviews to identify schedule risks and opportunities, analyze schedule health, and determine overall execution probability.
- Assess schedule risk by, but not limited to, performing Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA's), Critical Path Analysis, schedule variance assessments, and predictive performance analysis.
- Brief project, business area, and functional teams on Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) results and make recommendations on techniques to ensure low-risk execution.
- Participate in sector and company functional activities including training, surveillance, tool evaluation, policy reviews, process management, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop and manage project master schedule reports utilizing Presentation Pro
- Ensure all schedules are fully compliant with internal policies, customer, and industry requirements (DiD 81861 IPMR/IPMDAR).
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Skills and Education- Experienced in DoD Program Planning, Critical Path methodology (CPM) and Microsoft Project
- 6+ years' work experience in Program/Master Planning and Scheduling with Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of US Govt. schedule policies, the Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG) and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements.
- Prior experience in developing program Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for program baselines and proposals in accordance with the program Statement of Work (SOW), Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and program requirements.
- Performing and presenting detailed Schedule Risk Analyses (SRAs).
- Preparation for and execution of program replans (SPAs)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Preferred Skills and Education- Experience with Microsoft Project Server/Online and Power Bi Dashboards
- Experience in Agile planning/execution, Critical Chain Project Management
- Demonstrated experience in supporting successful DCMA Audits
- Familiarity with the following planning tools: SSI macros and Presentation Professional, Barbecana Full Monte, forProject DCMA Analyzer, WBS Pro, Deltek Cobra
- Secret Security Clearance
- Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers.
