Program Schedule Analyst

At Lightridge Solutions Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

The candidate, in the performance of the job function, will lead development of complex project Earned Value Management System (EVMS) schedules in support of proposals and active programs.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Support business unit operations through the creation and maintenance of portfolio schedules, focusing on schedule creation for proposed programs
• Establish and maintain schedule templates and best practices for application across the enterprise  including creating and maintaining  standard schedule timelines and metric for standard forecasting
• Prepare EVMS baseline schedules
• Support EVMS compliant program planning, execution, performance measurement, and reporting
• Update program time-phased schedule and required documents associated with internal and contract changes.
• Interface with multiple IPT leads, PMs  and Senior Leadership.
• Analyze historical and predictive program performance.
• Implement a schedule heath assessment tool and industry best practices for schedule management
• Collect and update program performance data, prepare and analyzes historical and predictive measures, reviews results, and makes recommendations to program manager and program leads.
• Assist in preparation of program review documents and customer required documents.

 QUALIFICATIONS 

Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Management, Industrial Engineering , Operations Management or relevant experience in lieu of a degree

APICS CPIM, APICS CSCP or PMI-SP Certification desired

Years of Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience using MS Project in Earned Value Management processes  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Strong organizational, analysis, time management skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to multi-task high priorities while dealing with some ambiguity.
• Experience with proposal activities (WBS Development, IMP/IMS development). 
• Ability to demonstrate professional written and oral communications, and work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and customers.
• Flexibility to work as needed during the proposal process to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to perform tasks with minimal oversight.
• Excellent oral and written communication and problem-solving skills.
• High degree of professionalism and attention to detail.
• US Citizenship Required.

 PERFORMANCE MEASURES

 Trident Values:

• Integrity—The inherent complex of attributes that determine a person or organization’s moral and ethical actions and reactions.
• Passion/Energy/Innovation—An internal ambition or drive that is displayed through innovative ideas and dedication. Using original and creative thinking to make improvements and/or develop and initiate new approaches.
• Candor/Respect— Is open and honest with the exchange of ideas and opinions. Respects the contribution of others. Communicates with respect. 
• Quality/Performance—Quality of work product including; completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and correctness.
• Innovation/Results Oriented—Understanding of customer needs. Customers are those groups or individuals, internal or external whom you support on a daily basis. Knowing what results are important, focusing resources to achieve them in alignment with the goals of the organization.