Lead, Program Scheduler

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Lead Program Planner/Scheduler in Clifton, NJ to develop Integrated Master Schedules using MS Project Server and apply EVMS concepts in a DFARs environment.

The role requires interfacing with CAMs and IPTs, maintaining IMS, and delivering timely program analyses and reports to leadership. The position emphasizes complex scheduling for development and production programs, critical path analysis, and leadership briefings up to the executive level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience; or 8+ years with a graduate degree
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance
• Experience with program planning, scheduling and EVMS in DoD environments

Responsibilities

• Create Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using MS Project Server reflecting work breakdown structure and data requirements
• Analyze subcontractor schedules and integrate them into the project schedule
• Provide regular project status reports and leadership briefings on schedule performance
• Conduct schedule risk analysis including Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Assessments
• Collaborate with CAMs and IPTs to maintain schedule data and performance metrics

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

DoD EVMS knowledge

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

15 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MS Project

MS Project Server

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Program Planner / Scheduler

Job Code: 43355

Job Location: Clifton, NJ

Job Schedule: 9/80 - Work 9 out of every 14 days (totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off)

Job Description:

L3Harris is looking for a Lead Program Planner/Scheduler to support the Electronic Warefare business unit. This requires an in-depth knowledge of Program Life Cycles to develop networked models in Microsoft Project Server from requirements documentation, bases of estimates, and execution team inputs, as well as experience working with EVMS in DFARs environments on major programs. Duties include the development and maintenance of complex resource loaded program schedules to support Critical Path analysis and the Earned Value Management System and supporting Program Management required analysis and reporting. Qualified candidates will interface with all elements of the program team to develop Integrated Master Schedules, complete regular maintenance of the schedule, and provide analysis and reports as needed to support Program Management and Leadership decision making and will collaborate with business unit and corporate subject matter experts on processes and tools for program planning.

Essential Functions:

• Utilize standard industry tools and techniques for the creation of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) that will reflect technical approach and execution plan, contract Statement of Work and data requirements, critical materials detail, traceability to the work breakdown structure, resource loading traceable to BOEs, and the capability to perform critical path analysis for complex development and production programs. Primary tool is Microsoft Project Server.
• Analyze and review subcontractor schedules and integrate subordinate schedules into the project schedule.
• Analyze schedule for project critical path and advise management of changes to the critical path and projected milestone achievement performance.
• Coordinate with Control Account Managers (CAM) and cross functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) members in the development, maintenance, and analysis of the schedule data that reflects their work scope.
• Obtain and analyze data and status from affected organizations to prepare, update, and disseminate periodic project status reports.
• Perform analysis of schedules for performance to plan variance and support corrective action to improve scheduling and planning processes.
• Work within a team environment to provide insights into program scheduling trends and best practices to assist program teams with formulating achievable program schedules.
• Perform Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) on key programs as part of standard work.
• Collaborate with business unit and corporate program planning and management subject matter experts on tools and processes that support standard industry best practices.
• Develop schedule metrics and use metrics analysis to support team management.
• Conduct team schedule reviews such as wall walks and IMP events.
• Brief leadership up to the executive level on all schedule matters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 15 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Significant experience with MS Project and/or MS Project Server.
• Prior Experience in engineering and operations/manufacturing environment. Government contractor / Aerospace & Defense industry background is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of engineering processes, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of risk management concepts and risk analysis related to master schedules.
• Knowledge of DoD EVMS Guidelines (ANSI-748C), Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD), and Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR).
• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and written.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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