Sr. Program Planner I - Onsite

Prattwhitney; Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Portsmouth, RI is seeking a Program Management, Planning & Scheduling Professional to provide onsite support for Program Integrated Master Schedule development and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and be able to obtain U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities include ensuring IMS compliance with requirements and conducting detailed analysis. Competitive salary range is $86,800 to $165,200, along with comprehensive benefits including medical and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Program Planning, Scheduling, or Project Management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret clearance.
• Experience with scheduling software like MS Project or similar.

Responsibilities

• Onsite support for development and maintenance of Program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Ensure IMS compliance with government customer requirements.
• Resource load IMS for applicable scope demonstrating cost and schedule integration.

Skills

Program Planning

Scheduling Software

Earned Value Management System

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

SAP/R3

Job description

Position Overview

Job Title: Program Management, Planning & Scheduling Professional

Location: US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS1 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ BLDG

Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: DoD Secret, active or existing required after day 1. U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Onsite support for development and maintenance of Program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in MS Project.
• Detail plan and maintain IMS throughout program lifecycle, incorporating contractual and programmatic changes.
• Ensure IMS compliance with government customer requirements across all program phases.
• Resource load IMS for applicable scope with target budgets, demonstrating cost and schedule integration.
• Conduct detailed analysis of IMS and supporting documents for quality, completeness, and compliance.
• Communicate schedule status (critical path analysis, variance analysis, what-if exercises) to Planning Lead, Program Manager, customers and senior management.
• Support EAC and LRE processes related to Program IMS.
• Assist with development and maintenance of Program Master Phasing Schedule using Milestones Professional Software.

Qualifications - Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of Program Planning, Scheduling, or Project Management experience, or an Advanced Degree and at least 3 years’ experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience with scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, or similar).
• Experience developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and evaluating critical path/workflow.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar business processes.

Qualifications - Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM.
• Analyzing schedule data, driving paths, schedule metrics, trends, and Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Understanding of product development principles, including Agile software development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to interface and influence at all levels.
• Experience with APEX, SAP/R3, Microframe Project Manager (MPM), EVMS tools such as Oracle ERP, Deltek Cobra, Deltek MPM Connect.
• PMP certification by PMI.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $86,800 USD – $165,200 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Short-term and long-term incentive compensation (subject to eligibility).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.