Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst
444 Salomon Circle Sparks, NV 89434 US
Job Description
Responsibilities of the Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst:
- Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst III leads the development and management of comprehensive project schedules for large-scale and complex programs.
- This role ensures the integration of all project activities, performs advanced risk management, and provides detailed schedule analysis.
- The Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst III collaborates closely with project managers and stakeholders to ensure alignment with program objectives and timelines.
- Lead the preparation, development, and coordination of integrated master plans and schedules for highly complex projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Oversee the tracking and maintenance of project plans and schedules to ensure horizontal and vertical integration across the enterprise.
- Conduct advanced risk analysis to identify and proactively mitigate schedule risks, ensuring project timelines are met.
- Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts using Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, and other advanced project management techniques.
- Evaluate schedule compliance and systematically identify reasons for completion shortfalls, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Prepare and present detailed reports and presentations on schedule status to senior stakeholders, providing clear insights and recommendations.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and comprehensive scheduling data, fostering effective communication and coordination.
- Support program management in developing and implementing advanced scheduling best practices, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications of the Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst:
- Bachelor's degree targeting Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
- 4+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling, or a related field.
- Advanced experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or similar schedule toolset.
- In-depth knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and systems.
- Advanced application of Critical Path Analysis and Schedule Risk Analysis.
- Strong knowledge of engineering design and life cycle concepts.
- Proven ability to assemble and build Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
- Thorough understanding of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development.
- Skilled in facilitation of resource leveling, validation of remaining work, identification and resolution of critical path conflicts, and analysis of impacts to schedule of any proposed changes.
- Ability to develop and conduct relevant stakeholder learning sessions.
- Knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and/or public auditing policies, standards, and procedures.
- Integrate, analyze, and interpret schedule data for risk identification.
- May require occasional travel for training or meetings.
- Ability to get security clearance
Benefits of the Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst:
- 10 Days PTO
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Matching 401k
- Paying up to $51/hr
- 10 month+ contract
- REMOTE ROLE
Meet Your Recruiter
Amber Boytis
Sr. Technical Recruiter
Senior Technical Recruiter and business professional with 13+ years of progressive experience and responsibility. A dedicated partner with candidates and hiring managers from the front line to the C-suite. Demonstrated results in identifying quality candidates in a variety of industries across all job families with strong expertise in IT and Engineering.