Master Planner Sr
About The Position
Join BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) as a Master Program Planner Senior. In this role, you will be the primary driver of the multi-year execution plans required to deliver innovative products for the Aerospace and Defense industry. You will operate with a high degree of independence, coordinating across multiple work centers to integrate all activities into the Program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and ensuring the schedule remains accurate and actionable. 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
- Bachelor’s degree plus 4 or more years related experience.
- Professional experience in program planning or scheduling.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical schedule data to stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work within a team setting and coordinate group initiatives to successful completion.
- Proficiency in MS Project and Excel, along with the broader MS Office Suite.
- Solid understanding of business principles, scheduling concepts, and industry standards.
- Willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
- Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.).
Responsibilities
- Analyze program contracts, statements of work, and flow-down requirements to develop and communicate comprehensive execution plans to the program team.
- Lead the development and implementation of program baselines that satisfy both internal BAE standards and external customer requirements.
- Own the maintenance of the IMS, ensuring all updates from Control Account Managers (CAMs) are accurately captured and integrated.
- Provide essential program visibility through critical path analysis, variance-to-baseline reporting, and forward-looking "look-ahead" reports.
- Develop and present high-quality schedule reporting for both customer and internal management reviews.
- Analyze and interpret scheduling patterns and trends to proactively identify risks and develop necessary recovery schedules.
- Partner with CAMs and Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to define and align resource needs with the program schedule.
- Work closely with PMs, Responsible Engineers, and Manufacturing Engineers to ensure scheduled work is communicated effectively across the organization.
- Periodically audit program schedules to ensure adherence to company standards and industry best practices.
- Contribute to the growth of the business by developing schedules for new business proposals.
- 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
- legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental leave
- military leave
- bereavement leave
- any applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
