Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst III

About the role

The Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst III leads the development and management of comprehensive project schedules for large-scale and complex programs within the ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area. This role ensures the integration of all project activities, performs advanced risk management, and provides detailed schedule analysis while collaborating closely with project managers and stakeholders to align with program objectives and timelines.

Join the SNC-led Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) team and contribute to modernizing and delivering the next-generation SAOC aircraft, a critical command, control, and communication platform trusted by national leaders during emergencies.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling, or a related field. Relevant experience can substitute for educational qualifications (minimum 8 years of related experience required without a degree).
• Experience with Microsoft Project Professional or similar scheduling tools.
• Ability to proactively drive conversations and ask detailed questions.
• Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Comfortable collaborating with multi-faceted teams to resolve issues within your domain.
• Ability to communicate status confidently and raise roadblocks or issues for mitigation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Advanced experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or similar schedule toolsets.
• In-depth knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of DCMA 14-point & IPMR DI-MGMT-81861.
• Detailed understanding of Mil Standard 881.
• Advanced application of Critical Path Analysis and Schedule Risk Analysis.
• Proficient in Schedule Performance and Health Metric Analysis.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design and life cycle concepts.
• Proven ability to assemble and build Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Expertise in Event versus Product-based schedules.
• Proficient in Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development.
• Thorough understanding of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development.
• Extensive experience in developing and maintaining resource-loaded integrated master schedules, including detailed schedule analysis, rolling wave planning, health assessments, schedule risk assessments, and critical/driving path analysis.
• Skilled in facilitation of resource leveling, validation of remaining work, identification and resolution of critical path conflicts, and analysis of impacts to schedule from proposed changes.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and teaching.
• Ability to develop and conduct relevant stakeholder learning sessions.
• Strong foundational understanding of Program Management processes.
• Knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and/or public auditing policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ability to support the development and delivery of key employee training, including new employee onboarding, continuous education curriculum, and certification testing.
• Lead the coordination and generation of Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) for complex schedules.
• Integrate, analyze, and interpret schedule data for risk identification.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.