Program Scheduler II

Summary
The Program Scheduler II is responsible for building and maintaining resource loaded Proposal and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in support of multiple product and business areas.  This is an individual contributor role where one will work within a team environment comprised of Program Management, Finance, Technical and other supporting staff.  The Program Scheduler II successfully integrates resources, task status and risk management in the schedule. 

Position Responsibilities

• Maintains schedule integrity including, but not limited to, proper schedule structure and cost alignment (MIL-STD-881 or similar program hierarchy) with proper network logic producing a realistic program critical path.  Adherence to FAR & EVMS principles a plus

• Maintenance of the IMS, summary and detail schedules (vertical schedule integration), support project status meetings, maintain schedule metrics and performance reports, identify and track project risk activities, perform critical path analysis & support reporting of program performance against the plan

• Schedules configuration control, change management and schedule baseline control

• Performs Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)

• Risk planning with program/project management using the schedule for identifying and recommending mitigation strategies for project risks to ensure cost & Schedule targets are achieved

• Supports program Finance, Engineering and Program Management in the proper conduct of program execution resulting in the completion of program scope within budget

• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of relevant work experience and technical experience as outlined above

• Experienced in Program Planning & Scheduling, Project Management and Program Controls

• Experienced using Schedule Health Analysis and Schedule Risk Assessment tools

• Demonstrated knowledge of planning and scheduling processes with IMP/IMS methodologies, EVM and Program Management metrics and reporting

• Current expertise in: 1) MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel required), 2) MS Project

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Experience using MS Project, Project Web Applications (Project Server 2013/2016) preferred

• Experience developing Work Breakdown Structures, utilizing cost-schedule baseline change controls and integrating cost and scheduling tools (Cobra & Pro Pricer for EVMS & Proposals, respectively) is desired

• Works effectively in building productive working relationships with other users, finance, planners and support staff in achieving results

• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

• Demonstrates competency in prioritizing workload, deliverables and sense of organization

• Works with a sense of timeliness, efficiency and high degree of accuracy

• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

• Demonstrates leadership, teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)

• Required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)