Program Scheduler

AV

Los Angeles (CA)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 145,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading company in the Aerospace and Defense sector is seeking a Program Scheduler III to build and maintain resource-loaded schedules for multiple projects. This role requires an experienced professional with significant technical knowledge and the ability to identify project risks and support successful program execution. The position offers a hybrid work environment and is located in Los Angeles with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 - 8 years of relevant work experience.
Experienced in Program Planning & Scheduling and Program Controls.
Demonstrated knowledge of planning and scheduling processes with IMP/IMS methodologies.

Responsibilities

Maintains schedule integrity and cost alignment.
Support project status meetings and maintain schedule metrics.
Risk planning using the schedule for identifying and recommending mitigation strategies.

Skills

Program Planning & Scheduling

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

MS Excel

MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Cobra

Pro Pricer

Job description

This range is provided by AV. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Aerospace & Defense Talent Acquisitions, Talent Management & Business Partner

The Program Scheduler III is responsible for building and maintaining resource loaded Proposal and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in support of multiple product and business areas. This is an individual contributor role where one will work within a team environment comprised of Program Management, Finance, Technical and other supporting staff. The Sr. Program Scheduler successfully integrates resources, task status and risk management in the schedule. This position can be in anywhere in the west coast such as San Diego, CA, Simi Valley, CA or Petaluma, CA. Position is hybrid where you will come in as needed.

Position Responsibilities

Maintains schedule integrity including, but not limited to, proper schedule structure and cost alignment (MIL-STD-881 or similar program hierarchy) with proper network logic producing a realistic program critical path. Adherence to FAR & EVMS principles a plus
Maintenance of the IMS, summary and detail schedules (vertical schedule integration), support project status meetings, maintain schedule metrics and performance reports, identify and track project risk activities, perform critical path analysis & support reporting of program performance against the plan
Schedules configuration control, change management and schedule baseline control
Risk planning with program/project management using the schedule for identifying and recommending mitigation strategies for project risks to ensure cost & Schedule targets are achieved
Supports program Finance, Engineering and Program Management in the proper conduct of program execution resulting in the completion of program scope within budget
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum of 5 - 8 years of relevant work experience and technical experience as outlined above
Experienced in Program Planning & Scheduling, Project Management and Program Controls
Experienced using Schedule Health Analysis and Schedule Risk Assessment tools
Demonstrated knowledge of planning and scheduling processes with IMP/IMS methodologies, EVM and Program Management metrics and reporting
Current expertise in: 1) MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel required), 2) MS Project

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

Experience using MS Project, Project Web Applications (Project Server 2013/2016) preferred
Experience developing Work Breakdown Structures, utilizing cost-schedule baseline change controls and integrating cost and scheduling tools (Cobra & Pro Pricer for EVMS & Proposals, respectively) is desired
Works effectively in building productive working relationships with other users, finance, planners and support staff in achieving results
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Demonstrates competency in prioritizing workload, deliverables and sense of organization
Works with a sense of timeliness, efficiency and high degree of accuracy
Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Demonstrates leadership, teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
Required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Seniority level