Program Scheduler – Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing company, seeks two Program Schedulers to partner with the program team to baseline, analyze, and maintain the integrated schedule across all program phases. You will lead planning exercises, communicate deviations, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with cross-functional teams in El Segundo.

Level 3 and Level 4 roles support aerospace programs requiring US citizenship, security clearances, and collaboration with product development and program controllers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in scheduling or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel with data analysis
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Project Server in a scheduling role
• Ability to collaborate with geographically dispersed teams
• US Citizenship required with ability to obtain a US security clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop, baseline, and maintain an integrated program schedule
• Perform trend, variance, and impact analysis and communicate deviations
• Create schedules, reports, metrics, and change activity; update plans throughout the lifecycle
• Improve project management processes and implement best practices
• Direct all phases of projects from inception to completion
• Establish stakeholder requirements and project objectives
• Assist in performance recovery planning for ongoing stakeholder support
• Oversee deployment of approved schedule recommendations at multiple levels

Skills

Schedule development

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Program scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Project

Project Server

Job description

Company

Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

Job Summary

We are seeking two Program Schedulers. In this role, you will work with the program team to develop, baseline, and analyze the program schedule. You are the person who needs to help ensure the appropriate level of planning and scheduling functionality is applied to support all program activities through all phases of the program. You will maintain program schedules and deliverables, assist in developing alternatives to accommodate changes to the program plan and communicate any deviations of the current plan to the program team, and lead planning exercises. You will work closely with members of each program team, product development, and program controllers to ensure our systems meet all requirements and achieve all milestones, while staying on time and on budget. This is an onsite role in El Segundo, California.

This position’s internal job title is Network Design. Our team is currently hiring for level 3 and L4.

Position Responsibilities

• Independently develops, coordinates, integrates, analyzes, and maintains an integrated plan and schedule to meet program and/or project requirements in accordance with project management industry standards
• Perform studies, analysis (trend, variance, impact), risk assessments to determine impacts, and constraints involving product development, production rates, process improvement, program initiatives
• Creates schedule, reports, metrics, change activity, communicates and updates plan regularly throughout lifecycle of program or project
• Works to improve project management processes, business systems, and implement best practices that support project decision makers. Identify future state efficiencies and lean ramp to rate measures
• Directs all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion
• Acts as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and project objectives
• Assists customers to develop performance recovery plans and ensure all project control systems are in place to support ongoing support to stakeholders
• Oversees deployment of approved schedule recommendations at Division, Business Unit, and/or Enterprise levels

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years' of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel (or equivalent tools), with the ability to perform calculations and analyze data in Excel
• 1+ years of experience with standard project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project and Project Server
• Experience in a role that required teaming and collaboration skills, and ability to work well with a geographically dispersed cross-functional and matrix team
• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 1+ years of experience in performing project planning and scheduling within an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar business process
• Demonstrated knowledge of Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)
• Good Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail
• Experience in a role that required creative, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills, strong collaborative skills, strong written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to balance technical/cost/schedule constraints to achieve customer satisfaction
• Experience with aerospace environments especially other than traditional, large prime contractors
• Experience with Intelligence Community and Department of Defense customer communities and their project management practices
• AACE and / or PMI professional certifications

Conflict Of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range

Level 3: $101,150 - $148,750

Level 4: $126,650 - $186,250

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

Category = Program Integration

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Not Applicable

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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