Sr Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Sierra Nevada Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is seeking a Sr Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst to lead integrated master schedules for complex programs. The role emphasizes advanced scheduling methods, risk analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with senior stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a DoD background, 6+ years in planning/scheduling, and proficiency with Microsoft Project, EVM concepts, and a Secret clearance. Office or hybrid work arrangement available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree targeting Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project Professional or other similar scheduling tool.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Understanding of DoD contracting policies and DoD acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, development, and coordination of integrated master plans and schedules for highly complex projects.
• Oversee tracking and maintenance of project plans and schedules with enterprise-wide integration.
• Conduct advanced risk analysis to identify and mitigate schedule risks.
• Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts using Gantt, PERT, milestones, and other techniques.
• Evaluate schedule compliance and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on schedule status to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Scheduling experience

DoD contracting

Security clearance

Stakeholder communication

Schedule risk analysis

Mentoring others

Education

Bachelor’s degree in PM/Engineering/Business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here. If you like coordinating complex planning and scheduling using your deep analytical skills, this is the opportunity for you! The Sr Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst serves as a subject matter expert in scheduling, offering strategic oversight for multiple projects or programs. Role involves optimizing scheduling processes, developing advanced scheduling methodologies, and mentoring junior schedulers. Ensures all project schedules are realistic, achievable, and aligned with the organization's goals. This position requires a deep understanding of scheduling principles and the ability to manage complex schedules effectively. Collaborates with various stakeholders to ensure project timelines are met and contribute to the overall success of the organization's initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, development, and coordination of integrated master plans and schedules for highly complex projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Oversee the tracking and maintenance of project plans and schedules to ensure horizontal and vertical integration across the enterprise.
• Conduct advanced risk analysis to identify and proactively mitigate schedule risks, ensuring project timelines are met.
• Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts using Gantt, Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), milestone charts, and other advanced project management techniques.
• Evaluate schedule compliance and systematically identify reasons for completion shortfalls, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare and present detailed reports and presentations on schedule status to senior stakeholders, providing clear insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and comprehensive scheduling data, fostering effective communication and coordination.
• Support program management in developing and implementing advanced scheduling best practices, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and guide junior and intermediate analysts on advanced scheduling techniques and best practices, fostering their professional development.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree targeting Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling, or a related field.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project Professional or other similar scheduling tool or similar schedule toolset.
• Ability to proactively drive conversations and ask detailed questions.
• Must have excellent follow-up/follow-through skills.
• Comfortable collaborating with multi-faceted teams to drive issues to closure within your domain.
• Ability to confidently communicate status to completion on workload, and raise roadblocks/issues to team for mitigation.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or similar schedule toolset.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and systems.
• Understanding of DCMA 14-point & IPMDAR DI_MGMT-81861.
• Understanding of Mil Standard 881.
• Ability to apply Critical Path Analysis and Schedule Risk Analysis.
• Understanding of and ability to apply Schedule Performance and Health Metric Analysis.
• Experience in assembling and building Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of engineering design and life cycle concepts.
• Understanding of Event versus Product based schedules.
• Understanding of Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development.
• Understanding of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development.
• Experience in the development and maintenance of resource-loaded integrated master schedules, including detailed schedule analysis, rolling wave planning, health assessments, schedule risk assessments, and critical/driving path analysis.
• Ability to facilitate resource leveling, validate remaining work, and identify and resolve critical path conflicts.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and teaching.
• Ability to develop and conduct relevant stakeholder learning sessions.
• Ability to work across multiple software systems and comprehend system relationships.
• Foundational understanding of Program Management processes.
• Knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and/or public auditing policies, standards, and procedures.
• Willingness to support the development and delivery of key employee training, including new employee onboarding and continuous education curriculum.
• Oversee the coordination, generation, and integration of Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) for complex and large-scale projects.
• Analyze schedule data to provide insights and recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver in-depth reports and presentations to senior leadership and customers.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Strong hand/finger dexterity for computer tasks.
• May require occasional travel for training or meetings.
• This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $124,771.42 - $171,560.71. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

• SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state‑of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non‑traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.