Program Planning & Control Analyst

Cessna Aircraft Company; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

Job summary

An aerospace manufacturing company in New Orleans is seeking a Program Planning & Control Analyst responsible for developing and maintaining program schedules, supporting program managers, and ensuring project goals are met. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 2 years of relevant experience, and strong communication and analytical skills. The position offers flexible work schedules, education assistance, and comprehensive benefits. Join us in making a difference every day!

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain program schedules.
• Serve as a conduit for information and material flow.
• Maintain schedule performance metrics and related processes.
• Support program managers with coordinating activities.
• Perform Control Account Manager duties for schedule and cost.
• Negotiate and resolve conflicts with stakeholders.
• Prepare schedules for customer and internal reviews.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Microsoft PowerPoint skills

Microsoft Excel skills

Data analysis and summarization

Negotiating skills

Interpersonal relations skills

Self-confidence

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a business, engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

Program Planning & Control Analyst (332173)

Program Planning & Control Analyst. Job Number: 332173.

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Sea Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for providing program support and work closely with Program Managers and Sr. Program Managers. This position can be a feeder into the Program Manager career track or other areas such as Finance, Contracts, Business Development, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain program schedules with guidance from the Principal/Manager, Program Planning & Scheduling.
• Serve as a cross-departmental and cross-organizational conduit for information, job tasks, and material flow.
• Develop, update, and maintain schedule performance metrics, related processes, and management tools within the business units, including, but not limited to, critical path analysis and schedule risk assessment.
• Support program managers with coordinating activities of various internal departments to ensure project goals for cost, schedule and scope are maintained.
• Perform Control Account Manager duties on schedule and cost performance, forecasts, and risks.
• Identifies, negotiates, and resolves conflicts between the stakeholders during execution of the program, including Procurement, Integrated Supply Chain, and the Customer.
• Participates in and supports preparation of customer and internal reviews and prepares CAMs for schedule surveillance/audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, engineering, or any related field
• 2 years of relevant experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Ability to gather, analyze and summarize data to develop appropriate actions
• Strong negotiating and interpersonal relations skills
• Self-confidence and initiative

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron\'s products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.