Scheduler, Government Contract Projects

Insitu is a leading high-tech autonomous systems company driven by a culture of agility and systematic improvement . Since 1994 Insitu has led in the design, development and production of small autonomous aircraft for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). We currently produce and sell an ever growing fleet of Unmanned Aircraft Systems that are low-cost, long-endurance, and have low personnel requirements. These UASs provide a no-runway launch, unprecedented stabilized day and night video for ISR, robotic flight control, and a no-nets capture.

As we continue our rapid growth in the UAS/UAV market we are looking for experienced talent to help us achieve our goal of maintaining the agile and innovative problem-solving capabilities in all the products we offer.



Opportunity Details:

Insitu Overview :

Insitu is a leading high-tech autonomous systems company driven by a culture of agility and systematic improvement. Since 1994 Insitu has led in the design, development and production of small autonomous aircraft for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). We currently produce and sell an ever growing fleet of Unmanned Aircraft Systems that are low-cost, long-endurance, and have low personnel requirements. These UASs provide a no-runway launch, unprecedented stabilized day and night video for ISR, robotic flight control, and a no-nets capture.

As we continue our rapid growth in the UAS/UAV market we are looking for experienced talent to help us achieve our goal of maintaining the agile and innovative problem-solving capabilities we offer. We currently have a need for an experienced Scheduler for government contract projects.



Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

A successful candidate will coordinate and lead the development, implementation, maintenance and analysis of integrated schedule plans and performance in support of Program Integrated Product Teams (IPT).

• Use historical and projected data to perform trend analysis
• Will use the Earned Value Management (EVM) system to do variance analysis, risk assessments & EAC projections
• Develop, Implement, Analyze, Maintain, Present, and coordinate complex integrated schedules, resource plans, & forecasts.
• Prepare and support monthly contractual IMS deliverables, performance metrics, critical path development/maintenance, baseline control, resource planning.
• Analyze Critical Schedule paths involved with Integrated Product Teams (IPT).
• Perform schedule analyses based on latest schedule status.
• Assure consistent application of Earned Value and Business Processes.
• Integrate, analyze & report program performance against plan.
• Based on analysis performed, communicate status and recommend corrective action/mitigation to ensure cost & schedule targets are achieved.
• Develop and Maintain strong working relationship with customers and others in scheduling process.
• Assure the appropriate risk assessment and mitigation is addressed by IPT leadership
• Provide management and stakeholder's analysis, forecasting and understanding of risks and opportunities.
• Proved regular project schedule reviews.

• 7+ years previous experience as a detailed scheduler or program master scheduler using tools and methods such as EVMS, IMP/IMS, Critical Path, Risk Assessment.
• Requires working knowledge of planning and scheduling processes with IMP/IMS methodologies, EVM and program management metrics and reporting.
• Knowledge of change commitment processes and general knowledge of configuration management practices are required.
• Requires extensive practical experience operating in an earned value environment and in the application of integrated cost/schedule techniques in an IPT environment.
• Experience in analyzing variances to budget/plans, resource plans and forecasts, performing schedule risk analysis and developing recommendations & mitigation plans for recovery.
• Knowledge of integrated scheduling tool is preferred (Open Plan Professional/ Cobra)
• Experience with scheduling on both non-recurring * recurring projects/programs preferred.
• Possess the ability to work and communicate effectively and promote teamwork with others.
• Demonstrated verbal and written skills at a level resulting in customer confidence in accuracy of scheduling data.
• Demonstrate leadership ability, strong analytical and strong training skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of management is required.
• Ability to use MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel and other web based applications.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.