Integrated Program Analyst - Fort Worth, TX

Textron•Fort Worth, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Integrated Program Analyst (IPA) is a member of the Program Management and Integrated Product Team (IPT), responsible for leading integrated cost, schedule, and Earned Value performance analysis across complex and high-visibility aircraft manufacturing programs. An Integrated Program Analyst (IPA) is a high-level data driven problem solver and project expert who keeps massive aircraft manufacturing projects on time and under budget. The IPA looks at the big picture to make sure everything stays on track. Key functions include tracking money and time (Integrated Performance) by analyzing work done versus money spent to identify potential overspending or delays early. They utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) to measure efficiency and predict future costs and deadlines. Collaboration with managers, engineers, and manufacturing teams is crucial for communication alignment and shared goal achievement. The role provides trusted analytical support for high-value aircraft programs and presents performance insights to leadership and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or other related field (Business, Finance, Engineering, Project Management) is required.
At least 2 years in experience in project controls, Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, and cost/schedule analysis in engineering, aerospace/defense, or other project-based manufacturing environments.
Ability to effectively present analytical findings regularly to the company’s leadership and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to interpret Work Breakdown Sheets (WBS), SOW, technical plans, and financial data and convert them into integrated master schedules and cost/schedule performance models for complex programs.
Strong analytical skills with extensive experience performing variance analysis, trend analysis, Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), and forecasting, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) development
Deep expertise in project management fundamentals (scope, schedule, cost, risk, resources) and change control practices.
High proficiency with enterprise scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and standard office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), including advanced use for analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

Provide authoritative accountability for program baselines, performance metrics, and planning integration, and serve as a trusted advisor to Program Managers and senior leadership.
Lead the development and optimization of integrated master schedules (IMS), conducts advanced variance and trend analysis, drives cost and schedule forecasting, and delivers decision-quality data and recommendations to Program Managers, CAMs, and functional leads.
Ensure robust alignment between scope, schedule, budget, and risk, and shapes recovery and optimization strategies that enable successful execution of complex, multi-disciplinary programs.
Schedule Management: Translate WBS, SOW, and contractual terms into integrated master schedules (IMS) using Primavera P6, maintaining logic, critical paths, and schedule health.
EVM & Analytics: Lead Earned Value Management (EVM) processes to calculate, analyze, and forecast cost and schedule performance metrics (CPI, SPI, variances, EAC).
Change Control: Manage formal Baseline Change Request (BCR) processes to maintain configuration control, data integrity, and auditability across scope, schedule, and resources.
Advisory & Reporting: Guide CAMs on planning inputs, analyze risk/scope impacts to recommend recovery plans, and present executive dashboards to leadership and clients.
Executive & Investor Briefings: Serve as the primary analytical interface for program leadership, delivering regular performance and strategy presentations to company executives and stockholders.
Data-Driven Reporting: Present clear, concise variance analyses, EAC insights, SRA results, and recovery recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
Action & Risk Ownership: Lead program planning actions, ensuring all leadership decisions, risks, and changes are accurately captured and reflected in official artifacts.
Team Mentorship: Guide and mentor Associate and IPA-level team members on EVM, scheduling, SRA, and performance management best practices.
Continuous Improvement & Compliance activities
Risk, Opportunity and Change Integration activities.