Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Program Scheduling

Level 3 Communications, Inc • $80K — $95K *
Waco, TX 76706In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Graduate Degree in a relevant field
  • 4-8 years of experience in project scheduling or management
  • Proficient knowledge of project management techniques
  • Ability to analyze complex project schedules
  • Experience with Gantt, PERT, and earned value management tools
  • Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Eligible for US Government security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for programs
  • Analyze schedules in support of projects
  • Integrate schedules across finance, engineering, and manufacturing teams
  • Track progress and manage risks in project timelines
  • Identify and resolve critical path conflicts
  • Ensure compliance with project control guidelines
  • Lead scheduling status reviews as needed

Benefits

  • Off every other Friday with a 9/80 work schedule
  • On-site position in Waco, Texas
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Engagement in complex projects with a direct departmental impact
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Program Scheduling

Job Code: 45035

Job Location: Waco, Texas On-site

Job Schedule: 9/80 Regular: Off every other Friday, 1st Shift

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:
• Develop, maintain, and coordinate Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to support program objectives and contractual requirements.
• 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
• Ability to obtain US Government security clearance

Qualifications:

Requires proficient knowledge of job area. May have practical knowledge of project management. Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

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