Sr. Program Planner I - Onsite

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. The ability to obtain and maintain an active, existing U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance is required after day 1.

About the role

Raytheon is seeking an experienced Program Management, Planning & Scheduling professional to join the Program Design & Planning organization. This position will be responsible for the development, maintenance, and analysis of the Program Master Phasing Schedule and Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule—developing the network and integrated workflow of schedule activities to ensure an accurate, appropriate, and effective plan is established for the scope of work.

Depending upon the size and complexity of the effort, this role will either assist the lead scheduler/planner on a larger/more complex effort or be responsible for a smaller effort.

Responsibilities

• Onsite support to the development and maintenance of program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in MS Project, based on requirements/scope provided by the customer.
• Detail plan and maintain the IMS throughout the program’s lifecycle that incorporates contractual and programmatic changes into the IMS in order to maintain realistic, current contract schedule baselines.
• Ensure the IMS is compliant with government customer requirements throughout all program phases.
• Ensure the IMS is resource loaded for applicable scope with target budgets and demonstrates thorough cost and schedule integration.
• Conduct detailed analysis of the IMS and supporting documents to ensure quality, completeness, and compliance.
• Communicate schedule status (electronically and verbally) including critical path analysis, schedule variance analysis, and results of “what-if” exercises to the Planning Lead, Program Manager, customers, and senior management as needed.
• Support EAC and LRE processes as they relate to the Program IMS.
• Assist with development and maintenance of the Program Master Phasing Schedule using Milestones Professional Software.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of Program Planning or Scheduling or Project Management experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Experience using software designed for creating and maintaining industry-related schedules (MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, or similar scheduling software).
• Experience developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and/or evaluating critical path and/or workflow.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar business process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM.
• Experience analyzing schedule data including driving paths, schedule metrics and trends, and Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA).
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated understanding of product development principles including Agile Software development.
• Ability to interface and influence at all levels of an organization with strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with any of the following: Achieving Process Excellence (APEX), SAP/R3, Microframe Project Manager (MPM), Oracle ERP, Deltek Cobra, Deltek MPM, or Connect.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreement).

Pay

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Schedule

This is an onsite role. Employees in onsite roles will work primarily onsite.