Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst III

Sierra Space; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

3 weeks paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking a Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst III to develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). You will perform critical path and variance analysis, conduct SRAs, and incorporate contract changes to keep baselines realistic.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, prepare detailed reports, and present insights to leadership to enable informed decisions and meet schedule commitments.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with Schedule Management, Industrial Engineering, management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative roles.
• Proficiency in scheduling software and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience in preparing and presenting schedule reports to senior management.
• Experience collecting data from multiple sources, performing analysis, and communicating data.
• Experience with advanced Excel features (Pivot Tables, Vlookups, etc.).
• Knowledge of DCMA compliance and schedule development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Conduct critical path, variance analysis, and Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA).
• Incorporate contractual changes into the IMS and maintain baselines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for schedule planning and data collection.
• Generate and present schedule reports to stakeholders with actionable insights.

Skills

Schedule management

Industrial engineering

Data analytics

Excel advanced

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

DCMA compliance

Problem solving

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project Web Access

Earned Value (EV) program support

Job description

Sierra Space Careers:

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.

About The Role

The Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst III is responsible for developing and/or supporting the establishment and maintenance of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). This role involves performing detailed analysis and preparing reports to ensure program leadership is provided with accurate and detailed analysis to facilitate decision making and that programs meet or exceed schedule commitments. The analyst will independently develop and/or participate in the preparation of schedules for all contract work and conduct critical path analysis, variance analysis, and Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) as required. Additionally, the analyst will stay aware of and incorporate contractual changes into the IMS following developed baseline change guidelines to maintain realistic contract schedule baselines. In this role, you will provide support for establishing and maintaining the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring it aligns with contractual requirements and program objectives. You will perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure that programs meet or exceed schedule commitments. Participating in the preparation of schedules for all contract work, you will assist in conducting critical path and variance analysis to identify risks and opportunities. Staying aware of and incorporating contractual changes into the IMS, you will maintain realistic contract schedule baselines to support program success. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will gather necessary information for schedule planning and utilize data analysis tools to perform detailed schedule analysis. Additionally, you will prepare and present schedule reports to stakeholders, providing actionable insights and maintaining transparency.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission. We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience).
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with Schedule Management, Industrial Engineering, management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical roles in business, program, or operations management.
• Proficiency in scheduling software and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience in preparing and presenting schedule reports to senior management.
• Experience collecting data from several sources, performing analysis, and communicating data.
• Experience with advanced features in Excel (i.e., Pivot Tables, Vlookups, etc.).
• Strong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of DCMA compliance, schedule development and management best practices.
• Understanding of Master/Subproject Integrated Master Schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Industrial Engineering, finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Certification: PMP or similar.
• Ability to conduct Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project Web Access (PWA).
• Experience with Earned Value (EV) program support.

Compensation

Pay Range: $92,117.00 - $126,660.50

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.

We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.