Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst III

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Englewood, CO

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst III leads the development and management of comprehensive schedules for large-scale, complex programs. The role integrates project activities, conducts advanced schedule risk management and analysis, and collaborates 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 SAOC mission to modernize and deliver the next-generation Survivable Airborne Operations Center aircraft.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, and at least four years of relevant experience. Relevant experience may substitute for education; without a degree, at least eight years of related experience is required. A higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience. Candidates must have experience with Microsoft Project Professional or a similar scheduling tool and be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.

The position may be performed in an office or hybrid environment. It involves extended computer use and may require occasional travel for training or meetings.

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 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 clearance.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment, use a computer for extended periods, and perform computer tasks requiring hand and finger dexterity.
• May require occasional travel for training or meetings.

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 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 onboarding, continuing education curricula, and certification testing.

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 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.
• Prepare and present detailed schedule-status reports and presentations to senior stakeholders, including insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate scheduling data and effective communication and coordination.
• Support program management in developing and implementing advanced scheduling 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level