Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Specialist, Program Scheduler (EVMS)

Level 3 Communications, Inc$90K — $120K *
Waco, TX 76706In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or Graduate Degree with 4+ years of experience; alternative 10+ years of experience without a degree.
  • Experience in developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) with focus on critical path and baseline management.
  • Familiarity with schedule health metrics and analysis methodologies such as DCMA 14-point check and BEI, CPLI, SPI.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with aptitude in presentations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to meet program objectives.
  • Conduct detailed schedule analyses across all functions, ensuring integration of inputs from finance, engineering, and other departments.
  • Use project management tools, including Gantt charts and earned value management, to track progress and identify critical issues.
  • Lead scheduling status reviews and communicate updates to program leadership.
  • Collaborate with the Program Management Office to maintain IMS, adjusting for resource loading and phases for development and production.
  • Analyze resource needs and schedule health across various programs, utilizing Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Assessments where necessary.
  • Drive process improvements in scheduling practices and mentor teams in Earned Value Management methodologies.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off for work-life balance.
  • Opportunity for professional growth through mentoring and process improvement initiatives.
  • Exposure to complex programs across various disciplines, enhancing skill versatility.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Access to established best practices and trends in program scheduling.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Program Scheduler (EVMS)

Job Code: 39243

Job Location:Waco, TX

Schedule: 9/80; Every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Onsite Waco Program Planner/Scheduler is responsible for the development, baselining, integration, and maintenance of complex program schedules, including resource loading, cost/schedule integration, and comprehensive schedule analysis. This role supports program planning activities and facilitates the integration of inputs across all program areas. The successful candidate will collaborate with all elements of the program team to develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and ensure alignment with program objectives.

Essential Functions:
  • Develop, maintain, and coordinate Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to support program objectives and contractual requirements.
  • Perform detailed schedule analysis for assigned programs or projects, ensuring integration across all functional groups, including finance, engineering, materials, manufacturing, and quality.
  • Utilize Gantt charts, milestone charts, critical and driving path analysis, earned value management, and other project management techniques to monitor progress and identify performance variances, enabling timely intervention on critical issues.
  • Ensure compliance with internal program procedures and project control system guidelines.
  • Lead and participate in scheduling status reviews and provide regular updates to program leadership.
  • Collaborate with the Program Management Office to develop and maintain IMS, including standard phases, gates, contract data requirements, and resource loading, for both development and production programs.
  • Analyze program schedules to assess resource needs, schedule status, architecture, critical path, variance, network logic, and baseline maintenance across the enterprise.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) members in the development, maintenance, and analysis of work package schedules.
  • Provide insights into program scheduling trends and best practices to assist program teams in developing achievable schedules.
  • Perform Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) on key programs as part of standard work processes.
  • Manage risk and opportunity within the IMS, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of schedule risks.
  • Support multiple programs of varying complexity simultaneously.
  • Drive process improvements to achieve program goals and enhance scheduling practices.
  • Mentor program teams and CAMs in scheduling best practices and Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and executing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), including setup, baseline management, maintenance, schedule analysis, critical path analysis, and Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs)
  • Demonstrated experience with schedule health metrics (e.g., DCMA 14-point check) and schedule metric analysis (e.g., BEI, CPLI, SPI


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentation).
  • Competent computer skills related to Microsoft office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail to ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • United States citizen.


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