Sr Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Englewood, CO

3d

About The Position

The Sr Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst serves as a subject matter expert in scheduling and provides strategic oversight for multiple projects or programs. The role optimizes scheduling processes, develops advanced scheduling methodologies, and mentors junior schedulers. It ensures project schedules are realistic, achievable, and aligned with organizational goals. The analyst manages complex schedules and collaborates with stakeholders to meet project timelines and support the success of organizational initiatives.

The position supports SNC’s ISR, Aviation, and Security business area and its work on the U.S. Air Force’s Survivable Airborne Operations Center mission. The role requires proficiency with scheduling and project management tools, knowledge of Earned Value Management and relevant government scheduling standards, and the ability to analyze and communicate schedule status. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree targeting Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for the required education.
• At least 6 years of experience in project planning and scheduling or a related field; without a degree, at least 10 years of related experience is required. A higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project Professional or a similar scheduling toolset.
• Ability to proactively drive conversations and ask detailed questions.
• Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multifaceted teams to drive issues to closure within the analyst’s domain.
• Ability to communicate workload status through completion and raise roadblocks or issues for mitigation.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management principles and systems.
• Understanding of DCMA 14-point and IPMDAR DI_MGMT-81861.
• Understanding of MIL-STD-881.
• Ability to apply Critical Path Analysis and Schedule Risk Analysis.
• Understanding of and ability to apply Schedule Performance and Health Metric Analysis.
• Knowledge of engineering design and life-cycle concepts.
• Experience assembling and building Integrated Master Schedules.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for employment.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Strong hand and finger dexterity for computer tasks.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.
• May require occasional travel for training or meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of event-based versus product-based schedules.
• Understanding of Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule development.
• Understanding of Work Breakdown Structure development.
• Experience developing and maintaining resource-loaded integrated master schedules, including detailed schedule analysis, rolling-wave planning, health assessments, schedule risk assessments, and critical or driving path analysis.
• Ability to facilitate resource leveling, validate remaining work, and identify and resolve critical path conflicts.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and teaching.
• Ability to develop and conduct relevant stakeholder learning sessions.
• Ability to work across multiple software systems and comprehend system relationships.
• Foundational understanding of program management processes.
• Knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and/or public auditing policies, standards, and procedures.
• Willingness to support the development and delivery of employee training, including new employee onboarding and continuing education curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, development, and coordination of integrated master plans and schedules for highly complex projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Oversee tracking and maintenance of project plans and schedules to ensure horizontal and vertical integration across the enterprise.
• Conduct advanced risk analysis to identify and proactively mitigate schedule risks.
• Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts using Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, and other advanced project management techniques.
• Evaluate schedule compliance, identify reasons for completion shortfalls, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare and present detailed schedule-status reports and presentations to senior stakeholders, with insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and comprehensive scheduling data and effective communication and coordination.
• Support program management in developing and implementing scheduling best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and guide junior and intermediate analysts on advanced scheduling techniques and best practices.
• Oversee coordination, generation, and integration of Schedule Risk Assessments for complex and large-scale projects.
• Analyze schedule data to provide insights and recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver in-depth reports and presentations to senior leadership and customers.

Benefits

• Annual incentive pay based on performance and commensurate with the position level.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior