Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Program Scheduler 1

Level 3 Communications, Inc$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of scheduling experience or Graduate Degree with 2+ years of related experience, or 8+ years of scheduling experience without a degree.
  • Active US Secret Security Clearance.
  • Broad knowledge of project management.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).

Responsibilities

  • Perform schedule analysis for assigned programs or projects.
  • Integrate project schedules across various functional groups including finance and engineering.
  • Track project plans and schedules, performing risk analysis as needed.
  • Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
  • Utilize project management tools like Gantt and PERT charts to monitor progress.
  • Ensure adherence to internal program procedures and project control guidelines.
  • Lead or participate in scheduling status reviews.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off.
Full Job Description
J ob Title: Specialist, Program Scheduler

Job Code: 42163

Job Location: Richardson, TX (preferred) or Plano, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Program Scheduler will manage complex projects or processes. Communicate within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures. Make improvements to systems and processes. Contribute to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results.

Essential Functions:

  • Perform schedule analysis in support of assigned programs or projects.
  • Ensure major projects and program schedules and plans are integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
  • Track plans and schedules, perform risk analysis, and identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
  • Utilize 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.
  • Ensure compliance with internal program procedures and project control system guidelines.
  • May lead or participate in scheduling status reviews.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant scheduling experience or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related scheduling experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior scheduling experience required.
  • Active US Secret Security Clearance


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Broad knowledge of project management.
  • Computer skills related to Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
  • EVMS experience.


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