Specialist, Program Scheduler

L3Harris•Clifton, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking an experienced Program Planner/Scheduler to support various programs within the Program Planning and Scheduling Department. The role develops networked program models in Microsoft Project Server using requirements documentation, bases of estimates, and execution-team input. It develops and maintains complex, resource-loaded schedules that support critical path analysis and the Earned Value Management System (EVMS), as well as program management analysis and reporting. The Specialist works with all elements of program teams to develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), analyze schedule performance, and provide reports to support Program Management and Leadership decision-making. The role also integrates subcontractor schedules, assesses schedule risk, and contributes scheduling insights and best practices to help program teams create achievable schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 8 years of related experience.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience with industry standards (ANSI-748C), DoD EVMS Guidelines, Integrated Product & Process Development (IPPD), and Integrated Program Management Data & Analysis Report (IPMDAR).
Significant experience with Microsoft Project and/or Microsoft Project Server.
Prior experience in an engineering and operations/manufacturing environment.
Military contractor or Aerospace & Defense industry background.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of engineering processes, principles, and practices.
Knowledge of risk-management concepts and risk analysis related to master schedules.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Create Integrated Master Schedules using standard industry tools and techniques, reflecting the technical approach, execution plan, contract Statement of Work and data requirements, critical materials, work-breakdown-structure traceability, and resource loading traceable to bases of estimates.
Maintain the capability to perform critical path analysis for complex development and production programs, primarily using Microsoft Project Server.
Analyze and review subcontractor schedules and integrate them as subordinate schedules into the Integrated Master Schedule.
Analyze project schedules to identify the critical path and advise management of critical-path changes and projected milestone achievement performance.
Coordinate with Control Account Managers and cross-functional Integrated Product Team members to develop, maintain, and analyze schedule data reflecting their work scope.
Obtain and analyze data and status from affected organizations to prepare, update, and distribute periodic project status reports.
Analyze the Integrated Master Schedule for performance-to-plan variances and support corrective actions to improve scheduling and planning processes.
Work with program teams to provide insights into scheduling trends and best practices and help formulate achievable schedules.
Perform Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Assessments on key programs as part of standard work.
Support program management analysis and reporting.