Project Control Analyst III

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. seeks a seasoned Scheduling/Program Analyst to develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules, perform CPM analyses and drive EVM-based assessments. You will collaborate with program management to baseline, status, and control contract activity and deliverables.

The role requires six+ years of related experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to conduct Schedule Risk Assessments using Monte Carlo methods in a defense-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline with six or more years of related experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, planning and tracking procedures and manufacturing systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to explain programmatic issues.
• Familiar with word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and project management software.
• Willingness to extend hours and travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and coordinates with stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts; propose workarounds.
• Prepare, develop and coordinate master schedules to meet program objectives.
• Maintain master schedules and assign resources; update ETC and perform annual ETC.
• Provide timely information to task leaders and program managers to support decisions.
• Conduct Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) using Monte Carlo simulations.
• Analyze schedule integrity with Earned Value Management (EVM) systems and budgets.

Skills

Schedule development

CPM scheduling

Earned Value Management

Monte Carlo simulations

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Email

Project management software

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Under general direction, within an assigned department, this position is responsible for supporting the development, tracking, and analysis of project schedules with varying contract type, size, and complexity. This person works in a team environment with technical, financial, and management staff to plan, baseline, status and control contract activity and deliverables. The position requires interaction with the program management team to establish and maintain cost/schedule baseline integration and update Estimates to Completion (ETC). Exercising good judgement, this person implements reporting procedures and reviews project status and valuation of work in progress, as well as tracking of project deliverables. This person may also: 1) drive the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and related dictionaries 2) contribute in the development and implementation of Earned Value or equivalent cost tracking methodologies 3) perform related variance analysis, and works with program/project managers and technical personnel to ensure uniform application of procedures and 4) perform Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows industry best practices for developing and maintaining logically linked horizontally and vertically integrated network schedules (Integrated Master Schedules) implementing critical path methodology (CPM), and performing schedule health assessments
• Identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts, recognizes implications of changes and assists in the development and incorporation of work-around plans into the schedule when change is required
• Prepares, develops and coordinates integrated master schedules to meet program objectives
• Develops and maintains master program schedules for assigned contracts.
• Coordinates with the program team to assign resources to activities in the program schedule, establish a baseline that reflects the work required, update the remaining work (ETC) on a recurring basis and perform annual comprehensive ETC
• Provides task leaders and program managers with clear, timely and accurate information and make recommendations with which to make decisions.
• Utilizes Monte Carlo type simulation to conduct Schedule Risk Assessment on IMS per the minimum contractual requirements
• Utilizes the company Earned Value Management (EVM) system to analyze schedule consistency and integration with budgets and forecast
• Ensures the baseline Integrated Master Schedule utilizes the company standard structure for cost tool import and analysis and WBS alignment with charge structure.
• Prepares written analysis of Integrated Program Management Report (IPMDAR) IMS CDRL narratives with detailed explanations and thorough analysis
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline, along with six or more years of related experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Must have general knowledge of accounting principles, planning and tracking procedures and manufacturing systems in a research or production environment.
• Possess good organizational skills. An effective communicator with the ability to write, interpret and explain programmatic issues.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with the following electronic software: word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and project management.
• Able to work extended hours if needed and travel may be required on rare occasions.