Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Lone Tree, CO

2d•$143,487 - $197,295•Hybrid

About The Position

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here. If you like coordinating complex planning and scheduling using your deep analytical skills, this is the opportunity for you! The Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst serves as a subject matter expert in scheduling, offering strategic oversight for multiple projects or programs. This role involves the optimization of scheduling processes, development of advanced scheduling methodologies, and mentoring of junior schedulers. The Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst ensures that all project schedules are realistic, achievable, and aligned with organizational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree targeting Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
8+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling, or a related field.
Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 12 years of related experience is required.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Project Professional or other similar scheduling tool.
Ability to proactively drive conversations and ask detailed questions.
Must have excellent follow-up/follow-through skills.
Comfortable collaborating with multi-faceted teams to drive issues to closure within your domain.
Ability to confidently communicate status to completion on workload, and raise roadblocks/issues to team for mitigation.
Advanced proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or similar schedule toolset.
Deep knowledge and experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and systems.
Comprehensive understanding of DCMA 14-point & IPMDAR DI_MGMT-81861.
In-depth knowledge of Mil Standard 881.
Expertise in applying Critical Path Analysis and Schedule Risk Analysis.
Advanced understanding of Schedule Performance and Health Metric Analysis.
Extensive knowledge of engineering design and life cycle concepts.
Mastery in assembling and building Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
Expert-level understanding of Event versus Product based schedules.
Advanced understanding of Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development.
Advanced understanding and experience in developing Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience in the development and maintenance of resource-loaded integrated master schedules, including detailed schedule analysis, rolling wave planning, health assessments, schedule risk assessments, and critical/driving path analysis.
Expert ability to facilitate resource leveling, validate remaining work, and identify and resolve critical path conflicts.
Proven leadership in coaching, mentoring, and teaching.
Willingness to support the development and delivery of key employee training, including new employee onboarding and continuous education curriculum.
Lead and mentor teams in the coordination, generation, and integration of Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) across multiple projects.
Conduct advanced analysis and provide strategic insights on schedule risks.
Develop high-level reports and presentations for executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation, development, and coordination of integrated master plans and schedules for highly complex projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Oversee the tracking and maintenance of project plans and schedules to ensure horizontal and vertical integration across the enterprise.
Conduct advanced risk analysis to identify and proactively mitigate schedule risks, ensuring project timelines are met.
Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts using Gantt, Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), milestone charts, and other advanced project management techniques.
Evaluate schedule compliance and systematically identify reasons for completion shortfalls, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Prepare and present detailed reports and presentations on schedule status to senior stakeholders, providing clear insights and recommendations.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and comprehensive scheduling data, fostering effective communication and coordination.
Support program management in developing and implementing advanced scheduling best practices, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Mentor and guide junior and intermediate analysts on advanced scheduling techniques and best practices, fostering their professional development.
Actively participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes, providing expertise on scheduling and project management.