Program Schedule and Planning Integrator

BAE Systems Plc•Rockville, MD

56d•$116,419 - $197,912•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking an onsite program scheduling and planning integrator to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The right candidate will be able to work onsite with program teams, provide exceptional communication skills, able to execute former experience as a schedule and planning subject matter expert and capable of troubleshooting complex schedule issues, and has working experience with administration and integration of multiple large and complex schedules into an Integrated Master Schedule within an MS Project 365 server environment About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program's inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation's nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy. About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Requirements

HS diploma and at least 8 years of related/relevant work expereince.
MS Project 365 (supporting Server environment and MS Planner)
Excellent Communication Skills (verbal and written)
Experience overseeing large program schedules and the implementation and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules
Experience using Onepager Pro (schedule visualization tool)
Experience suing SSI Tools for MS Project (schedule integration tool)
MS Office suite (especially Excel to support implementation pivot tables, cell equations, and functions)
MS SharePoint
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills

Nice To Haves

Experience using MS Power BI
Experience with Atlassian JIRA and workflows
Kidasa Milestones
Knowledge of Primavera P6

Responsibilities

Administration of MS Project 365 to include experience with administration of MS project server and/or MS Planner to provide user access control for each schedule project, schedule, and schedule data management functions
Assisting other planners and schedulers in the creation, maintenance, update and troubleshooting for MS Project schedules managed within the MS Project server environment
Managing complex schedule management and integration process for major programs
Development, maintenance, and execution of processes (existing or not) that support the execution and planning of the technical program requirements using MS Project software and other tools like SSI Tools
Building schedule visualization products as outputs from multiple complex MS Project schedules using software such as Onepager
Managing the execution of a schedule updates and integration process as a routine business execution process
Establishing and managing schedule development and management standards and processes used across multiple programs and project offices
Establishing and reporting schedule management metrics as outputs from the schedule integration process
Creating and implementing schedule template files for use across broad programs and projects that allow for consistent tracking of similar events across multiple disconnected schedules, evaluation of integrated schedules using multiple different schedule data filters to produce schedule outputs and exports

Benefits

At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume