Senior Principal Program Planner, THAAD (Hybrid Preferred, Remote Work Considered))

About the role

The Program Planning function within Electronic Systems, is currently seeking a Senior Principal Program Planner who will support THAAD related programs. This role is intended to be performed in a Hybrid remote work format, with the individual splitting their time between our offices in Nashua, NH, and remotely from an alternate work space. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must either currently reside in the Nashua area, or must be willing to relocate to the area to support the Hybrid work format requirements (55% on-site, approximately).

Responsibilities

• Prepares, develops and coordinates the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet all program objectives.
• Ensures major projects and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including but not limited to finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
• Maintains and updates program schedule performance, tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts.
• Utilizes Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas.
• Updates and prepares reports for customers.

Requirements

• Expertise in development of complex integrated master plans (IMPs) and integrated master schedules (IMS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and experience with Cobra.
• Experience in change management roles, especially involving cultural change.
• Experience supporting new business pursuits (captures/proposals).
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional work teams.
• Possess a thorough understanding of US DoD schedule policies and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements.
• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity & innovation.
• Experience communicating and presenting business data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner.
• Experience with the conduct of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Ability to challenge and improve knowledge of industry practices and standards, as well as company policies.
• Experience integrating major subcontract schedules into an IMS.

Preferred

• 8+ years’ work experience with Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience.
• Secret Clearance with ability to achieve TS/SCI.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $116419 - $197912 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• A 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Recognition program for monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
• Other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale.