Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, development, and coordination of integrated master plans and schedules for highly complex projects.
- Track and maintain project plans and schedules to ensure horizontal and vertical integration across the enterprise.
- Perform advanced risk analysis to identify and mitigate schedule risks.
- Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts using Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, and other project management techniques.
- Evaluate schedule compliance and identify reasons for completion shortfalls.
- Prepare and present detailed reports and presentations on schedule status to senior stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and comprehensive scheduling data.
- Support program management in developing and implementing advanced scheduling best practices.
- Mentor and guide junior and intermediate analysts on scheduling techniques and best practices.
- Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- 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
- 4+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling, or a related field.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Knowledge in Open Plan Scheduling tool.
- Knowledge of DCMA 14-piont & IPMR DI_MGMT-81861
- Understanding of Mil Standard 881
- Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
- Understanding and application of Critical Path Analysis and Schedule Risk Analysis
- Understanding of and application of Schedule Performance and Heath Metric Analysis
- Knowledge of engineering design and life cycle concepts
- Knowledgeable of how to assemble and build an Integrated master Schedule (IMS)
- Understanding of Event versus Product based schedules,
- Understanding of Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development
- Understanding of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development
- Experience in the development and maintenance of resource loaded integrated master schedules to include detailed schedule analysis, rolling wave planning, health assessments, schedule risk assessments, and critical/driving path analysis
- Experience in facilitation of resource leveling; validation of remaining work; identification and resolution of critical path conflicts; analysis of impacts to schedule of any proposed changes
- Ability to work across multiple software systems and comprehend system relationships
- Ability to develop and conduct relevant stakeholder learning sessions.
- Foundational understanding of Program Management processes
- Knowledge of DoD, government contracting and/or public auditing, policies, standards, and procedures
- Knowledge of Cobra a plus
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
This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
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.SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
