Analyze schedule robustness and recommend improvements
Incorporate risk management into schedules effectively
Conduct schedule risk assessments and contractor evaluations
Interface daily with government and prime contractor personnel
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Supportive corporate culture
Emphasis on professional development
Collaborative and fast-paced work environment
Career advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
Overview
Tecolote is a trusted independent advisor providing consulting, analytics, and digital solutions to senior leadership and Federal government executives supporting the National Security mission. As an Analyst, you will be the go-to person in support of large-scale DoD acquisition programs. We are looking for motivated teammates who thrive in fast paced, dynamic settings and can help our customers tackle some of their most pressing challenges. At Tecolote, we're committed to the success of our employees. We believe that a challenging environment and an enthusiastic culture, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package allow our employees to reach their full potential and attain their professional goals.
Responsibilities
Review Integrated Master Schedules and helping identify opportunities for condensing and/or simplification of schedule detail
Identify methods for creation/development of a critical path
Help generate summary views for presentation
Identify opportunities and/or making suggestions for ways to stress test schedules
Help identify additional opportunities for analysis to demonstrate schedule robustness
Provide input into methods for effective incorporation of risks into a schedule
Perform schedule risk assessments; analysis of actual versus baseline and estimated duration; evaluation of schedule progress against the plan; evaluation of the contractor's written reports; and critical path analysis
Responsibilities may also include schedule estimating, substantiation of confidence level generation, schedule/prediction analysis, performance measurement (earned value) and project forecasting
Schedule Analyst will have daily interface with government personnel and prime contractors
Skills Required
The ideal candidate will have solid DoD schedule management experience/skills.
A successful candidate will have at least five (5) years of experience with duties/assignments specifically in support of space programs
Familiarity with other schedule and analysis tools (i.e., MS Project, Milestones Professional) and Government programs is desired
Proficiency in performing program system level schedule analyses and oversight; generating schedule assessments; and preparing reports/presentations
Working knowledge of Department of Defense acquisition project scheduling, schedule management, scheduling, and earned value management guidelines are required
The position requires an organized, detailed-oriented individual with strong customer-oriented communication skills, a minimum five (5) years proficiency in Microsoft Project, MS Office Suite (e.g. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and five (5) years of experience with duties/assignments specifically in support of defense programs highly desired.
Must have Secret security clearance and TS eligible is required
U.S. Citizenship required
Salary Range: $65,000 - $120,000/Year, DOE
Open until filled
Education
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.
About Tecolote Research, Inc.
Tecolote Research, Inc. is a private defense contractor that provides engineering and analysis services to the United States Department of Defense and other government agencies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Tecolote Research specializes in cost estimating, financial management, and program management services. The company has worked on a variety of defense projects, including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the B-2 Spirit bomber, and the Trident missile system.
