Senior Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst

About the Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst to support the development and ongoing maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for complex programs. This position will work closely with program leadership and cross-functional teams to develop schedules, analyze program performance, identify schedule risks, and provide reporting that supports informed decision-making. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical background and experience working with detailed project or program schedules in a complex, deadline-driven environment.Duration: 6-month contract-to-hireSchedule: This position follows a 9/80 schedule, with nine 9-hour workdays over a two-week period and every other Friday off. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and support program Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).Ensure schedules align with contractual requirements, program objectives, and established scheduling practices.Develop and maintain schedules covering contract and program work.Perform critical path analysis, schedule variance analysis, and schedule risk assessments as needed.Identify potential schedule risks, impacts, and opportunities and communicate findings to program leadership.Incorporate contractual and program changes into schedules while maintaining accurate and realistic schedule baselines.Partner with cross-functional teams to gather schedule inputs and ensure dependencies, milestones, and deliverables are accurately reflected.Analyze schedule data from multiple sources and translate findings into clear, actionable information.Prepare and present schedule reports and analysis to program stakeholders and senior leadership.Support schedule management best practices and applicable compliance requirements. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.Approximately 5+ years of related experience.Experience in one or more of the following areas:Program or schedule managementIndustrial engineeringProgram or operations managementManagement consultingData analyticsFinance or other quantitative/analytical functionsExperience developing, managing, or analyzing complex project or program schedules.Proficiency with scheduling software and data-analysis tools.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and data analysis.Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Experience gathering information from multiple sources, analyzing data, and communicating findings.Experience preparing and presenting schedule reporting to senior leadership.Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.Knowledge of DCMA scheduling practices and compliance requirements.Understanding of Master/Subproject Integrated Master Schedule structures.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple functions. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in Industrial Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.PMP or similar project/program management certification.Experience conducting Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA).Experience with Microsoft Project Web Access (PWA) or similar scheduling platforms.Experience supporting Earned Value (EV) programs. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 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Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com. Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you! Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)