Senior Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

General Atomics • San Diego, CA

68d • $128,130 - $229,358

About The Position

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a senior Planning & Scheduling Analyst to work within our Planning and Scheduling group in Poway, Ca. With consultative direction, within an assigned department, this position is responsible for developing, implementing, and applying planning, statusing, and analysis procedures of program schedules with varying contract type, size, and complexity. This person provides leadership to technical, financial, and management staff to plan, baseline, status and control contract activity and deliverables. As the technical expert, responds to inquiries, identifies issues, and guides the development of innovative solutions to unusually complex programmatic scheduling challenges. Makes internal and external presentations and may represent the company as the primary schedule contact. Provides direction to support staff and less experienced professional staff. May be assigned to program leadership.

Requirements

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline.
• Ten or more years of related experience.
• Must have a background in program planning and scheduling in an EVMS environment.
• Must be familiar with IMS requirements in the DI-MGMT 81861A Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) and DI-MGMT- 81861C IPMDAR.
• Must be familiar with scheduling best practices per the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG).
• Must be an effective communicator.
• Must be able to write, interpret and explain complex issues or technical information.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of company process around program planning and scheduling.
• Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of company Earned Value Management System (EVMS) process.
• Manage implementation, and maintenance of company training for program planning and scheduling.
• Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of company Earned Value Management System (EVMS) training.
• Provide support to program teams to ensure program planning and scheduling compliance with government regulatory requirements.
• Participates in review of contract deliverables.
• Consults with program in the development and maintenance of cost/schedule baseline, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), program schedules, Estimates to Complete (ETC), and Risk Registers.
• Guides/Consults with program Earned Value Methodologies, and works with Project Managers and Senior Technical personnel to ensure uniform application of company procedures.
• Guides/Consults with the program teams to prepare cost/schedule, variance and earned value reports/analysis.
• Recommends and implements solutions to enhance cost and schedule performance.
• Guides/Consults with the program teams on schedule risk assessments (SRAs) and Monte Carlo simulations for integration into earned value plans.
• May lead or assist with special projects for the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree