Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst 2

First Tek, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in program planning and scheduling within the defense or aerospace industry.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and expert level in Microsoft Project.
  • In-depth understanding of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and reporting methodologies.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
  • Experience with critical path analysis, network logic validation, and industry standards such as DCMA 14-point metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Create and manage the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
  • Ensure alignment of schedules across engineering, manufacturing, materials, and finance.
  • Apply DCMA 14-point analysis and Earned Value Management practices for program assessment.
  • Utilize project management tools like Microsoft Project to track progress and identify issues.
  • Prepare status reports for management and support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR).

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a major Aerospace company known for its innovation in the defense sector.
  • Access to challenging projects with high visibility and impact in the aerospace and defense industry.
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, enhancing team and project management skills.
Full Job Description
TELECOMMUTE: No- Teleworking not available for this position
CLEARANCE TYPE: No, but must have the ability to obtain
WORK SHIFT: 7:30-4:30
TRAVEL: No

Description
A major Aerospace company is looking for a Program Planning Scheduling Analyst 2 to prepare, develop and coordinate the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet all program objectives. Ensures major projects and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality. Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts. Utilizes Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas.

Responsibilities:
• Create and maintain the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet program objectives.
• Ensure schedules are integrated across engineering, manufacturing, materials, and finance, conducting critical path analysis and network logic validation.
• Implement industry standards such as DCMA 14-point analysis, Earned Value Management (EVM), and Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA).
• Utilize tools like Microsoft Project, Open Plan, or Primavera P6 to monitor progress, identify bottlenecks, and suggest corrective actions.
• Support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) and prepare weekly/monthly status reports for management Basic Qualifications for Administrative Functional Support 1:
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines and work collaboratively within a team.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst 2:
• Proven experience developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and reporting.
• Active, in-scope DoD Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain one), often required to start.
• Experience within the defense or aerospace industry.

Preferred Qualifications for Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst 2:
• Previous experience in the Aerospace/Defense industry.
• Experience in Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA), Critical Path Analysis, and knowledge of DCMA 14-point health metrics.
• Deep understanding of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) guidelines, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development, and Material Cost Management.

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