Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst III (Contractor)

Sierra Space

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About The Position

The Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst III is responsible for developing and/or supporting the establishment and maintenance of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). This role involves performing detailed analysis and preparing reports to ensure program leadership is provided with accurate and detailed analysis to facilitate decision making and that programs meet or exceed schedule commitments. The analyst will independently develop and/or participate in the preparation of schedules for all contract work and conduct critical path analysis, variance analysis, and Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) as required. Additionally, the analyst will stay aware of and incorporate contractual changes into the IMS following developed baseline change guidelines to maintain realistic contract schedule baselines. In this role, you will provide support for establishing and maintaining the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring it aligns with contractual requirements and program objectives. You will perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure that programs meet or exceed schedule commitments. Participating in the preparation of schedules for all contract work, you will assist in conducting critical path and variance analysis to identify risks and opportunities. Staying aware of and incorporating contractual changes into the IMS, you will maintain realistic contract schedule baselines to support program success. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will gather necessary information for schedule planning and utilize data analysis tools to perform detailed schedule analysis. Additionally, you will prepare and present schedule reports to stakeholders, providing actionable insights and maintaining transparency.

Requirements

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience).
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with Schedule Management, Industrial Engineering, management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical roles in business, program, or operations management.
• Proficiency in scheduling software and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience in preparing and presenting schedule reports to senior management.
• Experience collecting data from several sources, performing analysis, and communicating data.
• Experience with advanced features in Excel (i.e., Pivot Tables, Vlookups, etc.).
• Strong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of DCMA compliance, schedule development and management best practices.
• Understanding of Master/Subproject Integrated Master Schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Industrial Engineering, finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Certification: PMP or similar.
• Ability to conduct Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project Web Access (PWA).
• Experience with Earned Value (EV) program support.

Responsibilities

• Developing and/or supporting the establishment and maintenance of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Performing detailed analysis and preparing reports to ensure program leadership is provided with accurate and detailed analysis to facilitate decision making and that programs meet or exceed schedule commitments.
• Independently develop and/or participate in the preparation of schedules for all contract work and conduct critical path analysis, variance analysis, and Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) as required.
• Staying aware of and incorporate contractual changes into the IMS following developed baseline change guidelines to maintain realistic contract schedule baselines.
• Ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and program objectives.
• Assisting in conducting critical path and variance analysis to identify risks and opportunities.
• Maintaining realistic contract schedule baselines to support program success.
• Gathering necessary information for schedule planning and utilize data analysis tools to perform detailed schedule analysis.
• Preparing and presenting schedule reports to stakeholders, providing actionable insights and maintaining transparency.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees