Senior Schedule Analyst - DoD Space Programs

Tecolote Research; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan (100% funded)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Tecolote Research is seeking a Schedule Expert who will lead cost/schedule integration efforts and provide advanced schedule analysis for proposals and baselines. The SME Schedule Analyst will serve as the primary liaison between program leads and other teams, guiding development of complex schedules for launch vehicle programs.

The role requires a Master’s degree and extensive experience with MS Project, schedule risk assessments, and DCMA standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required (preferably in engineering, business, math, or the sciences).
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience with schedule development, analysis, integration, and management with the USAF, DoD, NASA, or DoD hardware contractor.
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Project, Project Server, or similar schedule tools.
• Expert knowledge of schedule management best practices such as critical path methodology, schedule quality, and schedule execution metrics.
• Advanced proficiency using Steelray Project Analyzer or equivalent, and deep knowledge of the DCMA 14-Point Assessment.
• Strong MS Office skills and exceptional verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development, integration, publishing, and analysis of complex program and enterprise-level schedules, reporting strategic results to senior leadership.
• Serve as the primary liaison between SEI, SETA Integrators, government program leads, and other functional team members.
• Serve as the primary advisor to executive-level management on program performance, forecasting for launch vehicle systems, and baseline control.
• Partner with government and contractor personnel to gather data and present advanced schedule analysis.
• Direct advanced quantitative and qualitative Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) on large and complex programs, including Monte Carlo and Latin Hyper Cube simulation.
• Develop curricula and conduct advanced training sessions for other schedulers.
• Provide strategic recommendations regarding BEI, CEI, SPI, and future program trends.

Skills

Schedule development

Schedule analysis

Executive presentation

Stakeholder communication

MS Project / Project Server

Steelray Project Analyzer

DCMA 14-Point Assessment

MS Office

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in engineering, business, math, or sciences

Bachelor’s degree in math, engineering, or sciences

Tools

Microsoft Project / Project Server

Steelray Project Analyzer

Power BI / Tableau

Job description

Tecolote Research is seeking a Schedule Expert who will lead cost/schedule integration efforts and provide advanced schedule analysis for proposals and baselines. The SME Schedule Analyst will serve as the primary liaison between program leads and other teams, guiding development of complex schedules for launch vehicle programs.

The role requires a Master’s degree and extensive experience with MS Project, schedule risk assessments, and DCMA standards.