Scheduler

The individual will focus on project schedules; prepare, develop, analyze, review and update schedules that are traceable to program tasks consistent with proposal RFP requirements and program contract requirements; analyze and review subcontractor schedules and link subordinate schedules to the project schedule; analyze schedule for project critical path and advise management of changes to the critical path and projected milestone achievement performance; perform critical path and risk analyses to determine schedule realism and schedule drivers; assist in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis; work directly with program management and control account management in the development, maintenance, and analysis of work package schedules; obtain and analyze data and status from affected organizations to prepare, update, and disseminate periodic project status reports; ensure schedule status and earned value performance are reconciled; work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program management to translate customer requirements into a project schedule; integrates with and across technical disciplines to ensure resultant plans and schedules accurately and comprehensively define the actual engineering work content, relationships and durations; work within team environment to provide insights into program scheduling trends and best practices to assist customers with formulating achievable program schedules; this person will be a resource for all space projects and will also create a single master schedule for all space projects. 

Job Requirements:

Business or Technical Bachelor Degree and a minimum of 3 years professional scheduling experience.  Must have experience in engineering and manufacturing environment.  Must possess strong analytical, problem solving, organizational and communication skills.  Must have extensive computer application skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office products.  Experience with Microsoft Project is required.  Must be able to work within tight deadlines and multi-task various projects in an organized manner.  Familiarity with DOD contracts and requirements is desirable.  Other desired qualifications:  Experience with Milestone Professional, Pert Master; knowledge of engineering principles and practices; knowledge of risk management concepts and risk analysis related to master schedules; knowledge of Mission Assurance disciplines and practices; PMI-SP, MS Project Black Belt, or PMP Certification.  Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a security clearance.