Master Planner Senior - Program Scheduler

BAE Systems Plc•Westminster, CO

40d•$81,156 - $137,964•Onsite

About The Position

Working as a Master Program Planner at BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems (SMS) is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high-tech team of people developing innovative products for the Aerospace and Defense industry. You will be responsible for developing a multi-year plan that the team must follow to produce the customer deliverable. Tasks are performed under the general direction of program managers and functional managers, plus mentoring from senior Master Planner staff. A Master Program Planner Senior support programs with a sound understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices and standards. The Finance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers the expertise and business acumen to increase value across the enterprise by providing actionable information with recommendations and opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.

Requirements

BS/BA in related field plus 4 or more years related experience.
Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
Demonstrate knowledge and proven experience in utilizing business principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
Excellent communication and presentation skills are required.
Ability to work in a team setting, coordinating group initiatives in order to bring a project to completion.
Must have a positive attitude and be willing to take initiative.

Nice To Haves

Experience using MS Project and Excel, along with other MS Office Products.

Responsibilities

Work to develop solutions on a variety of complex problems.
Work is performed under general direction, while independently determining and developing an approach to solutions.
Possess an increased level of responsibility and execution, working independently in supporting programs of more complexity and size.
As experience increases, skills, and knowledge are evolving to permit continued support to larger programs and providing key management analytical information to PMs.
Begin to exert influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.
Represent the organization as a prime contact on programs support.
Review the program contract, statement of work and flow-down requirements and develop a plan to meet the requirements. Communicate plan to program team.
Lead the development and implementation of the program baseline to meet the internal and external requirements.
Provide the program with primary and secondary critical path analysis, variance to baseline analysis, and look-ahead reporting.
Develop and issue all customer and management schedule reporting. Present schedule data as required.
Work with the Control Account Managers (CAM) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to determine resource needs to support the work.
Work with CAMs to ensure schedule updates are entered into the IMS as provided.
Responsible for identifying, analyzing, and interpreting trends or patterns in schedules.
Maintaining the schedule baseline per formal change control process as necessary.
Recovery schedule development and implementation as deemed necessary.
Develop what-if schedule inputs and analysis as required.
Support new business proposals with development of proposal schedules
Work with PM, CAM, Responsible Engineers, and Manufacturing Engineers to ensure scheduled work for Programs is being communicated effectively.
Periodically audit program schedules to assure they are developed using company standards and industry best practices.
Work with the material planning group to understand program material and subcontractor requirements that are integrated into the Program schedule.
Provide support to the program scheduler during program planning and assure a successful Integrated Baseline Review.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards