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.

• 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

• 10 Days PTO
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Matching 401k
• Paying up to $51/hr
• 10 month+ contract
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