Program Planning & Controls Analyst

DRS Technologies•Danbury, CT

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Danbury, CT Program Management Office (PMO) as a Program Planning & Controls Analyst. This role works closely with Program leadership to plan, schedule, and budget contractual requirements for defense programs of varying size and complexity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and related technical training with 5+ years directly related experience (or equivalent combination of education/training and experience)
Demonstrated experience with planning and scheduling for large programs; defense experience highly preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Project or similar software as a planning tool
Familiarity with Earned Value or a related business process
Excellent communication skills and an ability to work across all levels of the organization
U.S. Citizenship required.
This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

Establish complex program plans and conduct in-depth research to define program requirements
Interface with all levels of the customer, vendors and internal departments to coordinate deliverables, budgets and schedules
Develop new methods for tracking and reporting program status statistics
Assemble and compile schedule data and inputs same into the project schedule and provide output to the project manager
Advise management of risks that may affect project profit, costs, and schedules

Benefits

competitive salaries
comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
a company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
life and disability insurance
legal insurance
a 401(k) savings plan
wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
competitive vacation
health/emergency leave
paid parental leave
community service hours