Program Planning And Scheduling Analyst 3

Aston Carter•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst supports complex programs by developing and maintaining integrated master plans and schedules that ensure all program objectives are met. This role plays a key part in aligning cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple functional teams, using advanced project management tools and Earned Value Management techniques to monitor progress and drive timely decision-making.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Project, including experience developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
Experience working with Earned Value Management Systems and applying project management principles.
Ability to develop, analyze, and maintain complex program schedules and integrated master plans.
Strong understanding of critical path methodology, network logic, and schedule risk analysis.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams such as finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify schedule risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Proficiency in using Gantt charts, PERT charts, milestone charts, and related project management tools.
Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance, as frequently required for the role.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to present schedule data and performance insights to stakeholders.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy in schedule development and maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in the aerospace and defense industry.
Experience with specialized tools such as Deltek Cobra and Deltek Acumen Risk.
Expert-level Microsoft Project skills, including advanced scheduling techniques.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Macros and VBA for data analysis and reporting.
Experience developing and managing Resource Loaded Schedules (RLS).
Experience performing Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA).
Direct experience with Earned Value Management Systems and familiarity with EVM health metrics.
Background working on complex, multi-functional programs with stringent customer and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to align with all program objectives.
Ensure major project and program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated across functional groups, including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
Develop, maintain, and update detailed schedules that accurately reflect work scope, resource requirements, and program milestones.
Track plans and schedules to monitor progress against baseline commitments and identify schedule variances.
Perform schedule risk analysis to identify potential issues, critical paths, and schedule drivers that could impact program performance.
Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts to maintain realistic and achievable schedules.
Utilize Gantt charts, PERT charts, milestone charts, and other project management tools to present schedule status and trends.
Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) and other project management techniques to gauge performance, identify variances, and support cost and schedule forecasting.
Analyze schedule and Earned Value data to highlight performance issues and recommend corrective actions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect schedule inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment with program goals.
Support the development and maintenance of Resource Loaded Schedules (RLS) and Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) as needed.
Use specialized tools such as Deltek Cobra and Deltek Acumen Risk to support EVM and schedule risk analysis, where applicable.
Prepare and deliver clear schedule and performance reports to program leadership and stakeholders.
Maintain compliance with internal program planning standards and applicable customer or government requirements related to scheduling and EVM.