Senior Program Scheduler - Blue Ring

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, you will be responsible for supporting the development and maintenance of Program Schedules with the Integrated Master Schedule. Partnering with technical leadership across Blue, you will support the resource loading of our schedules and analyze resource requirement needed to achieve achievements. This position will also support change management initiatives and incorporate approved baseline changes into the schedule.

This person will lead reviews to capture updates from collaborators and data, ensure schedule health, and analyze logic for accuracy. You will coordinate all this data to provide program leadership insight to status, schedule risk, and the associated recommended risk mitigations. You will also partner closely with the Program Cost Analysts to maintain coordinated cost and schedule plans that will facilitate program budgeting and cost analysis. 

A continuous focus on process improvement will be a requirement as you collaborate with PP&C counterparts across the business units to develop new or improved methods of building, analyzing, and reporting our schedules and schedule performance.

Reporting to the PMO Leader for our In-Space Business Unit, this role will be integral in leading and supporting the development of robust programs plans. You will work to increase the speed and efficiency of the programs by supporting the timely delivery, quality and transparency of program performance data and schedules to support the company’s business decisions. 

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Project Management, or Engineering
• Experience with integrated master schedules with resource loading using Primavera (P6), Open Plan, MS Project, or other software
• Experience and comfort with working in ambiguous environments and situations
• Analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• 8+ years of experience in program scheduling/planning and controls  
• Strong computer skills (MS Excel, MS Project)
• Strong communication skills in technical work environments
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience establishing new program schedules
• Experience in aerospace research & development and manufacturing environments
• Expert user of Primavera P6
• Experience with EVM-required contracts
• Experience with writing code for Redash or Databricks
• Experience with Tableau or Power Bi setup
• Experience with Deltek Acumen and Schedule Risk Analysis
• Successful support of programs through DCMA/DCAA, joint site surveillance, or other government audits
• Proposal support including translation of BOEs into IMS’s upon award
• MBA, or Project Management certification (PMP/Certified Project Manager)

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $130,518.00-$182,724.15

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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