Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst III (Contract)

As an IAS Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst you will prepare, compile, analyze, and deliver program integration master schedules, detail schedules and program proposal schedules for manned and unmanned aircraft systems and high-performance ISR and aviation systems. You will work with multiple functions in the organization to prepare program schedule content for program proposals and executing programs. Program schedules will provide baseline and program performance to internal and external customers and use program planning and scheduling tools and systems to support program management activities.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. Learn more about IAS

Responsibilities:

• Develops the IMS to include detailed tasks and timing supporting all program events, significant accomplishments and accomplishment criteria for the entire scope of the program.
• Develops IMS tasks that are directly traceable to the WBS, SOW and CLINS.
• Ensures all tasks are logically linked showing predecessor and successor relationships and sufficient to account for the entire program under contract with identifiable driving and critical paths.
• Ensures appropriate integration of subcontractor schedules.
• Performs schedule health assessments and schedule risk analysis.
• Attends monthly reviews including the Internal Program Management Review meetings, Schedule Reviews, Program Risk Reviews, and support customer reviews (Monthly Program Reviews, IBR etc.).
• Resource load schedules ensuring budget, forecast and performance are planned and reported effectively and ensure Cost/Schedule integration is maintained throughout the program when required.
• Prepare schedule CDRLs for review and submittal.

Must-haves:

• A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or a related field and 6 years or more of related work experience.
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Experience in Microsoft Project Professional
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred:

• Microsoft Project Professional
• Milestones Professional
• Riskonnect Active Risk Manager
• Earned Value Management Certification

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

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At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment fre