Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Sierra Space•Louisville, CO

About The Position

The Principal Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst is responsible for leading the establishment and maintenance of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for highly complex projects. This role involves performing in-depth analysis and preparing executive-level reports and briefings to program leadership to facilitate decision making and that programs meet or exceed schedule commitments. The analyst will lead the preparation of schedules for all contract work and perform analysis such as critical path and variance analysis. The Analyst will lead and conduct Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA). Additionally, the analyst will stay aware of and incorporate contractual changes into the IMS following developed baseline change guidelines to maintain realistic contract schedule baselines. This position requires recent experience in leading teams both formally and informally. In this role, you will perform in-depth Critical Path and variance analysis, preparing comprehensive reports to provide program leadership with accurate and detailed insights that facilitate decision-making and ensure programs meet or exceed schedule commitments. As required, you will interact with key program stakeholders and customer Subject Matter Experts (SME) to ensure alignment and effective communication. You will perform Rolling Wave Planning and lead Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) to identify and mitigate potential schedule risks. Leading the establishment and maintenance of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for highly complex projects, you will ensure schedules are realistic, achievable, and aligned with contractual requirements. You will conduct in-depth analysis and prepare executive-level reports and briefings to ensure programs remain on track. Leading the preparation of schedules for all contract work, you will stay aware of and incorporate contractual changes into the IMS to maintain realistic contract schedule baselines. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will gather necessary information for schedule planning and utilize data analysis tools to perform detailed schedule analysis. Additionally, you will prepare and present executive-level schedule reports and briefings to senior management and stakeholders, providing actionable insights. As part of your leadership responsibilities, you will lead and mentor team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and successful execution of schedule management initiatives.

Requirements

Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +10 yrs experience).
Typically 12+ years of related experience.
Recent experience in leading teams both formally and informally.
Experience delivering executive-level presentations and briefings.
Experience with Schedule Management, management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical roles in business, program, or operations management.
Ability to conduct Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA).
Proficiency in scheduling software and data analysis tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
Experience in preparing and presenting schedule reports to senior management.
Demonstrated use of Master/Subproject Integrated Master Schedules.
Demonstrated interaction with key program stakeholders and customer Subject Matter Experts (SME).
Experience supporting Earned Value (EV) Programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of DCMA Scheduling best practices and compliance.
Experience collecting data from several sources, performing analysis, and communicating data.
Experience with advanced features in Excel (i.e., Pivot Tables, Vlookups, etc.).
Strong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools.
Knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and/or public auditing policies, labor rate composition.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Industrial Engineering, finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
Certification: PMP or similar.

Responsibilities

Leading the establishment and maintenance of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for highly complex projects
Performing in-depth Critical Path and variance analysis, preparing comprehensive reports to provide program leadership with accurate and detailed insights that facilitate decision-making and ensure programs meet or exceed schedule commitments
Interacting with key program stakeholders and customer Subject Matter Experts (SME) to ensure alignment and effective communication
Performing Rolling Wave Planning and lead Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) to identify and mitigate potential schedule risks
Ensuring schedules are realistic, achievable, and aligned with contractual requirements
Conducting in-depth analysis and prepare executive-level reports and briefings to ensure programs remain on track
Leading the preparation of schedules for all contract work, you will stay aware of and incorporate contractual changes into the IMS to maintain realistic contract schedule baselines
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will gather necessary information for schedule planning and utilize data analysis tools to perform detailed schedule analysis
Preparing and present executive-level schedule reports and briefings to senior management and stakeholders, providing actionable insights
Leading and mentor team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and successful execution of schedule management initiatives