Program Scheduler/Coordinator

ATSC IES INC•Gilbert, AZ

10h

About The Position

As an integrated master scheduler and coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating, planning, scheduling, and supervising program tasks and milestones throughout the production process or program lifecycle using Microsoft Project and Microsoft Suite of tools. You will ensure that all the different processes and schedules being set by an organization are followed judiciously to attain great efficiency. Your job description will include providing planning administration including scheduling, budgeting, performance monitoring, analysis, reporting, personnel planning, resource management, and capacity planning, and other administrative duties as assigned. You will be required to develop baseline execution schedules, maintain the in-work schedules, perform critical path analysis and what-if planning, and support the delivery of CDRL deliverables.

Requirements

5+ years of experience with developing, managing, and integrating large project schedules to develop an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) / Integrated Master Plans (IMP)
Monitoring the execution of milestones, key events, and significant accomplishment criteria, and supporting multiple project and program schedules to effectively communicate to all levels in the portfolio.
3+ years of experience with performing critical path analysis using Microsoft Project to assess Program’s and Operation’s provided schedules for realism, quality, performance, and risks.
3+ years of experience in leading teams performing assessment of schedules, project control data, communicating priority findings to clients and vendors on scheduling issues for the assigned program.
Preparing and presenting briefings on schedule status and health to varying levels of management, and performing schedule, scope, and cost risk analyses to determine a probabilistic schedule and cost at project completion.
Demonstrated experience on programs with responsibility for development and execution of the IMS, including setup, baseline management and update/maintenance, schedule analysis, critical path analysis, SRAs, and CDRL deliveries.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of tools to coordinate with the risk management lead, act as a trusted advisor using both traditional and innovative analysis methods and assessments to develop and provide guidance and roadmaps for risk mitigation and opportunity realization.
Knowledge of common scheduling and data analysis tools and methodologies, including advanced level operator of Microsoft Excel and Project
Knowledge of Schedule health metrics, including EVM, DMCA 14 Point Assessment, and statistical testing models.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience; Master's Degree and 10 years of experience.
In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5+ years of experience in production planning or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment is required
Seven (7) years of experience with MS Project in a technical field

Nice To Haves

Familiarity and experience as superuser with Deltek Costpoint
Experience with SharePoint and presentation level schedules and integration of schedules into PowerPoint briefings.
Understanding of C5ISR systems and architectures (nice to have).
Experience in DoD acquisition (or similar) and program management processes
Active Secret Clearance
Experience with DoW, Homeland Security customers and programs
Able to use Systems Engineering and C5ISR knowledge/expertise (preferably of DoW systems) to identify and mitigate potential schedule risks and issues.
An understanding of Agile processes

Responsibilities

Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules, ensuring that all tasks are planned and organized effectively to meet deadlines.
Assess project length and allocate resources efficiently to optimize productivity and project outcomes, ability to develop resource loaded schedules as a CDRL deliverable.
Track program progress, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Lead planning and development of schedules.
Establish demand and planning time fences.
Controls planning data, lead times, order quantities, etc.
Ensure that the company achieves and maintains the highest possible Customer rating for satisfaction for on time delivery.
Drive, promote and develop positive communication with Operations to improve.
Recognize marketplace requirements and create an environment in which the use of effective scheduling logic simultaneously produces realistic master schedules and customer satisfaction.
Monitor/maintain accuracy and integrity of MPS input information (forecasts, order reconciliation).