Program Scheduler/Resource Analyst, Mid-level - FAA

Job Summary

The Program Scheduler / Resource Analyst will provide experienced program scheduling, resource-loaded schedule development, and enterprise resource analysis support for a Program Management Organization. This position will be responsible for developing, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting on integrated project and portfolio schedules using Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM (P6 EPPM).

Essential Job Functions

• Proficient in P6 EPPM and/or Microsoft Project (MSP) to create resource-loaded schedules based on input from project managers
• Configure and use P6 EPPM layouts, filters, activity codes, project codes, calendars, baselines, reports, and dashboards to support enterprise schedule reporting
• Develop, maintain, and analyze resource-loaded schedules to support staffing forecasts, capacity planning, utilization analysis, and identification of resource constraints across projects and portfolios
• Perform resource allocation analysis, identify overallocated or underutilized resources, and provide recommendations to project managers and leadership
• Support resource leveling, role-based planning, labor-hour forecasting, and variance analysis between planned, actual, and remaining effort
• Implement consistent planning, scheduling, and resource management processes to meet varying project sizes, scope, and needs
• Identify, monitor, and status project control milestones
• Develop what-if scenarios and identify schedule risks and the potential impact to the project's/portfolio’s objectives
• Apply project scheduling fundamentals like critical path analysis and resource analysis
• Develop and apply data analysis reports and present schedule performance information to stakeholders
• Experience in working with the business defining schedule process improvements and translating needs into schedule requirements and long-term Project Plans
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment with analysts, engineers, management consultants, and other schedulers
• Document and control changes and revisions to the schedule
• Prepare presentation charts and reports and participate in project reviews

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree is a plus and may count as additional years of experience

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in P6 EPPM 22 or greater and/or MSP is required
• Demonstrated experience in leading project planning efforts
• Experience working in a team environment, empowering team members, and working collaboratively to collect schedule data for project updates
• Experience working with project cost teams preferred
• Understanding of how to apply risk to project schedules
• Experience in IT or software project scheduling preferred
• Strong analytical, computer and good interpersonal skills
• Experience in project schedule analysis software, such as Steelray Project Analyzer, Oracle Risk / Pertmaster, or similar tools is desired
• Understanding of relevant GAO-16-89G, Schedule Assessment Guide: Best Practices for Project Schedules

Security Requirements

• Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years
• Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance