Program Scheduler / Planner
About The Position
The Program Scheduler / Planner assists Program Managers with executing multiple program tasks and tracks program tasks against budget and schedule. The role supports program management staff in preparing deliverables, internal reports, briefings, and other project requirements. It typically works under general supervision and direction and regularly exercises discretionary and substantial decision-making authority. The position supports programs throughout their lifecycle, helping ensure contractual requirements and technical performance are met efficiently and within cost and schedule. It also supports program financial management, risk management, proposal development, documentation, and coordination with internal groups, customers, and subcontractors.
Requirements
- Four-year college degree, or equivalent, in a business discipline.
- At least two years of related experience.
- Experience with Primavera P6.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to develop an understanding of engineering, operations, systems integration and test, quality assurance, configuration management, logistics, contracts administration, standard business practices, finance, and relationships among programs within a portfolio.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to make presentations.
- Knowledge of government procurement, contracting, standards, and specifications.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- MBA.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience with MS Project.
Responsibilities
- Support management of programs in accordance with contracts, policies, procedures, and department instructions.
- Help Program Managers ensure contracts are met in the most efficient and profitable manner.
- Support program execution to meet technical performance, cost, and schedule objectives.
- Support and monitor assigned program activities from inception to completion, including proposal development, product design, procurement, subcontracting, manufacturing, testing, delivery, installation, and acceptance.
- Assist with monthly status reports, document filing, coordination with Company support groups, Program Management Review slides, meeting logistics, agendas, phone contacts, meeting minutes, action-item tracking, and customer presentations.
- Support business and marketing efforts for Product Line products and services through information papers, basic marketing materials, proposal generation, and some customer interface.
- Ensure early or on-time delivery of required project and program documentation, including CDRLs.
- Monitor program action-item lists and ensure timely completion of open action items.
- Support program execution within a project or matrix organization.
- Perform Earned Value Management tasks.
- Perform financial management to help ensure profit is earned and cash is collected.
- Actively perform risk management and pursue risk reduction on assigned programs.
- Identify program issues to the Program Manager early enough for timely resolution.
- Develop proposals for new business.
- Coordinate proposal development, statements of work, specification development, and major subcontract management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
