Assoc, Program Scheduler (Greenville, TX)

Job Title: Associate, Program Scheduler

Job Code: 15004

Job Location: Greenville, Texas

Job Description:

Onsite Greenville Program Planner/Scheduler duties include managing the development and

maintenance of complex program schedules including resource loading and schedule analysis. Individual

will help develop the format, tools and tracking/reporting methods to be used as the company refines its

Program Planning and Scheduling processes for standardization and enterprise wide resource

management. This position also supports the programs in developing plans and integrating inputs from all

programs. Qualified candidates will interface with all elements of the program team to develop and

support regular maintenance of the program IMS.

Essential Functions:

Candidate will develop, maintain, and coordinate the integrated master plan and Integrated Master

Schedule (IMS) in Microsoft Project/Project Online to meet all program objectives. Candidate will

perform schedule analysis in support of assigned programs or projects. Ensures major projects and

program schedules are integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering,

material, manufacturing, and operations. In addition, perform risk analysis (SRAs), identify and resolve

critical path and network logic conflicts. Utilize Gantt, milestone charts, earned value management and

other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate

focus and intervention on critical areas. Ensures compliance with internal program procedures and project

control system guidelines. Will also lead and participate in scheduling status reviews.

• Work with Program Management Office to develop tools and techniques for the creation of

Integrated Master Schedules including standard phases and gates, contract data requirements,

and resource loading; also, the capability to perform analysis on development programs as well

as production programs.

• Perform regular analysis of program schedules to evaluate program and enterprise wide resource

needs through the integration of all program schedules including metrics on schedule status,

schedule architecture, critical path analysis, schedule variance analysis, network logic validation

and program baseline maintenance.

• Develop integrated master schedules using SOW and WBS.

• Coordinate with Control Account Managers (CAM) and cross functional Integrated Product Team

(IPT) members in the development, maintenance, and analysis of work package schedules.

• Work within a team environment to provide insights into program scheduling trends and best

practices to assist program teams with formulating achievable program schedules

• Perform Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) on key programs as part of standard

work

• Manage Risk and Opportunity in the IMS

• End-to-end ownership of maintenance and coordination of schedule integration between

supplemental schedules, the IMS, and the Program Summary Master Schedule using Earned

Value principles and requirements

• Must be able to identify and recommend insightful mitigation plans, to ensure the IMS is used as

a predictive model and remains a valued management tool for the program.

• Simultaneously support multiple programs of varying complexity

• Develops process improvements to achieve program goals.

Ability to interface and influence at all levels of the organization

• Able to work within tight deadlines and multi-task various projects in an organized manner

required

• Critical thinking and problem solving, attention to detail and quality of product deliverables

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

• U.S. Citizenship required. Candidate able to get or have an active Secret security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Project

• Familiarity with DOD contracts and requirements is desirable

• Knowledge of the data analysis toolset Empower

• Exposure to Milestone Pro in the use and maintenance of One Page schedule views

• Ability to interface and influence at all levels of the organization

• Experience with Excel, Excel Pivot Tables, and PowerPoint preferred