Program Schedule Analyst

ARES Corporation; Cocoa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company supporting NASA's Kennedy Exploration Ground Systems Program as a Program Schedule Analyst. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your scheduling expertise and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 to support program planning and control efforts. You'll be responsible for performing schedule analysis, creating presentations, and providing guidance to program members. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking aerospace projects while enjoying a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and possess strong organizational and communication skills, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Life & Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

HSA/FSA Accounts

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• Mandatory scheduling expertise with a thorough understanding of milestones and dependencies.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the EGS Schedule Manager and perform schedule analysis tasks.
• Create detailed reports including resource charts and Gantt charts.

Skills

Scheduling Expertise

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business, Math, or Technical Field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Milestones Professional

Acuman Fuse

NASA STAT

GAO Schedule Assessment Tool

Job description

Join our team in support of NASA on the Kennedy Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program (LX) Support Services Contract Three (KLXS III)

Under this contract, ARES provides engineering and technical services, program and business management support services, and administrative support services to the EGS Program. The contract also includes support for ground systems and spaceflight systems planning and design; project management and integration; operations integration and analysis; technical requirements development, management, and compliance; cost, risk, information, and configuration management; and schedule integration and analysis.

Position Summary

Program Schedule Analyst supporting the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program (LX), Planning and Control office.

Job Description - Functional Responsibilities

• Experience with PRIMAVERA P6 is highly desirable.
• Work directly supporting the EGS Schedule Manager within the NASA LX Program Planning and Control (PP&C) office.
• Perform schedule analysis tasks for the EGS Integrated Master Schedule and create schedule products for presentations.
• Develop schedule guidance and provide schedule expertise to program members.
• Interface with ESD and SLS/Orion schedule teams as a backup to the EGS schedule manager.
• Update schedules in Microsoft Project used across the enterprise.
• Create presentations for various briefings, including schedule status and health reports.
• Require excellent organizational, communication skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Milestones Professional.
• May require occasional travel and involve schedule/prediction analysis and project forecasting.

Minimum Requirements

• Mandatory scheduling expertise.
• Thorough understanding of milestones, dependencies, float/slack, lag, margin, constraints, baselines/actuals, schedule slip, and budget impacts.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Project (Desktop and Enterprise), Primavera P6, and Milestones Professional.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business applications.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to create detailed reports including resource charts, PERT charts, Gantt charts, and schedule revisions.
• Participation in Primavera process and database management discussions.
• Understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification from PMI.
• Experience with Milestones Professional or similar schedule software.
• Aerospace industry experience.
• Experience with schedule analysis tools like Acuman Fuse, NASA STAT, GAO Schedule Assessment Tool, etc.
• Strong organizational skills for fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Effective multitasking skills.

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business, Math, or a technical field from an accredited institution.
• 5-15 years of applicable experience.

Benefits

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, life & disability insurance, critical illness & accident insurance, ESOP, 401(k), paid time off, and holidays.

We are an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer, complying with E-Verify and applicable regulations to prohibit discrimination and promote affirmative action.