Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst III

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Lone Tree, CO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst III leads the development and management of comprehensive project schedules for large-scale, complex programs. The role integrates project activities, conducts advanced risk management, and provides detailed schedule analysis. The analyst works closely with project managers and stakeholders to align schedules with program objectives and timelines. The position supports SNC’s ISR, Aviation, and Security business area and the USAF Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission to modernize and deliver next-generation SAOC aircraft. The work contributes to command, control, and communication capabilities for national emergencies. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. The role may involve occasional travel for training or meetings and can be performed in an office or hybrid environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for the required education.
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 communicate workload status through completion and raise roadblocks or issues for mitigation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required for the position’s security clearance requirement.
Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment and use a computer for extended periods.
Strong hand and finger dexterity for computer tasks.

Nice To Haves

Advanced experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or similar scheduling toolsets.
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-STD-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, identifying and resolving critical path conflicts, and analyzing the 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 development and delivery of employee training, including onboarding, continuing education curriculum, and certification testing.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation, development, and coordination of integrated master plans and schedules for highly complex projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Oversee 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.
Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts using Gantt charts, PERT, milestone charts, 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, providing insights and recommendations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, comprehensive scheduling data and effective communication and coordination.
Support program management in developing and implementing scheduling best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Coordinate and generate Schedule Risk Assessments for complex schedules.
Integrate, analyze, and interpret schedule data to identify risks.
Potentially travel occasionally for training or meetings.