Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst III

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Lone Tree, CO

4d•$99,062 - $136,211

About The Position

The Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst III leads the development and management of comprehensive project schedules for large-scale and complex programs. The role integrates project activities, performs schedule risk management and analysis, and collaborates with project managers and stakeholders to align schedules with program objectives and timelines. The role is part of SNC’s Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area, which provides ISR and aviation systems and end-to-end C4ISR capabilities, including design, integration, test, certification, training, and logistics support. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance and U.S. citizenship. Work may be performed in an office or hybrid environment, with occasional travel for training or meetings. The estimated starting salary range is $99,062.38–$136,210.77, subject to factors including skills, experience, education, training, certifications, and applicable geographic differentials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree targeting Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement.
At least 4 years of experience in project planning and scheduling or a related field; without a degree, at least 8 years of related experience is required.
A higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Experience with Microsoft Project Professional or a similar scheduling tool.
Ability to proactively drive conversations and ask detailed questions.
Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills.
Ability to collaborate with multifaceted teams and drive issues to closure within the role’s domain.
Ability to confidently communicate workload status through completion and raise roadblocks or issues for mitigation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required because the position requires an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.
Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment, use a computer for extended periods, and perform computer tasks requiring hand and finger dexterity.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Advanced experience with Microsoft Project or similar project management and scheduling tools.
In-depth knowledge of Earned Value Management principles and systems.
Comprehensive understanding of DCMA 14-point and IPMR DI_MGMT-81861.
Detailed understanding of Mil Standard 881.
Advanced application of Critical Path Analysis and Schedule Risk Analysis.
Proficiency in Schedule Performance and Health Metric Analysis.
Strong knowledge of engineering design and life-cycle concepts.
Proven ability to assemble and build Integrated Master Schedules.
Expertise in event-based versus product-based schedules.
Proficiency in Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule development.
Thorough understanding of Work Breakdown Structure development.
Extensive experience developing and maintaining resource-loaded integrated master schedules, including schedule analysis, rolling-wave planning, health assessments, schedule risk assessments, and critical/driving path analysis.
Skill in facilitating resource leveling, validating remaining work, resolving critical path conflicts, and analyzing schedule impacts of proposed changes.
Experience coaching, mentoring, and teaching.
Ability to develop and conduct stakeholder learning sessions.
Strong foundational understanding of program management processes.
Knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and/or public auditing policies, standards, and procedures.
Ability to support employee training, including new employee onboarding, continuing education curricula, and certification testing.
Advanced experience with Microsoft Project, Deltek Open Plan, or similar scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation, development, and coordination of integrated master plans and schedules for highly complex projects, aligning them with strategic goals.
Oversee tracking and maintenance of project plans and schedules to ensure horizontal and vertical integration across the enterprise.
Conduct schedule risk analysis and proactively mitigate risks to help ensure project timelines are met.
Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts using Gantt charts, PERT, milestone charts, SSI Scheduling Tool suite, and other project management techniques.
Evaluate schedule compliance, identify reasons for completion shortfalls, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Prepare and present detailed schedule-status reports and presentations to senior stakeholders, including insights and recommendations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scheduling data is accurate and comprehensive and to promote communication and coordination.
Support program management in developing and implementing scheduling best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead coordination and generation of Schedule Risk Assessments for complex schedules.
Integrate, analyze, and interpret schedule data to identify risks.
May occasionally travel for training or meetings.