Senior Principal Program Planner, THAAD (Hybrid)

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

7d•$116,419 - $197,912•Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems’ Program Planning function within Electronic Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Program Planner to support THAAD-related programs. The role prepares, develops, and coordinates integrated master plans and integrated master schedules to meet program objectives. It is performed in a hybrid format, with approximately 55% of working time on-site at the company’s Nashua, New Hampshire offices and the remainder remotely from an alternate workspace. Applicants must reside in the Nashua area or be willing to relocate there. The planner integrates program plans and schedules across company functions, monitors schedule performance, performs risk analysis, and identifies and resolves critical-path and network-logic conflicts. The role uses project-management techniques such as Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, and earned value management to track progress, identify variances, and support intervention in critical areas. It also prepares and updates reports for customers. BAE Systems describes itself as a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. Its culture is described as performance-driven and values-led, emphasizing curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, and its work includes technologies supporting national security and community and planetary impact.

Requirements

Expertise in developing complex integrated master plans (IMPs) and integrated master schedules (IMS).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project and experience with Cobra.
Experience in change-management roles, especially involving cultural change.
Experience supporting new-business pursuits, including captures and proposals.
Strong interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional work teams.
Ability to mentor team members from early through late career stages.
Thorough understanding of U.S. DoD schedule policies and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements.
Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity and innovation.
Experience communicating and presenting business data to other functions accurately, concisely, and understandably.
Ability to make sound-judgment decisions while complying with policies and procedures.
Experience conducting Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA).
Ability to challenge and improve knowledge of industry practices and standards, as well as company policies.
Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers.
Familiarity with Critical Chain project management, project-scheduling best practices in Agile environments, and other advanced scheduling techniques.
Strong understanding of and experience with the Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) process.
Experience integrating major subcontract schedules into an IMS.
Must reside in the Nashua area or be willing to relocate to support the hybrid work arrangement.

Nice To Haves

Eight or more years of work experience with a bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience.
Secret clearance, with the ability to achieve TS/SCI.
Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare, develop, and coordinate integrated master plans and integrated master schedules to meet program objectives.
Ensure major project and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across functional groups, including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
Monitor program schedule performance and track plans and schedules.
Perform risk analysis and identify and resolve critical-path and network-logic conflicts.
Use Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management, and other project-management techniques to gauge progress, identify performance variances, and facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas.
Prepare and update reports for customers.