Planner Scheduler

Job DescriptionJob Description

Planner/Scheduler

Contract Position, 9-18+ months 40 hours weekly

Client prefers Active Security Clearance, but will consider all US Citizens who are clearable.

Role is Hybrid, TBD and may sit in either Boston or DC area.

Master Planner/Scheduler in the Space Systems Program Office, a dynamic, high-volume department, to facilitate planning, scheduling, and Earned Value Management.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who works well independently, in groups, and proactively engaging Control Account Managers (CAM through planning and status reporting. They must display strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and productivity.

The Master Planner/Program Scheduler is responsible for scheduling, compliance, development, reporting, analysis, and risk assessment activities. The candidate will be accountable for developing and maintaining Program Integrated Master Plans/Schedules associated with the entire project lifecycle and will support the Program Office in developing and implementing scheduling and Earned Value best practices and standard work templates to enhance efficiencies in program execution

Responsibilities: Understands business rhythms, processes, and tools - interfacing between CAMs and Finance regarding status/POD/WAD data products and updates - Leading and coaching Control Account Managers (CAMs) through baselining, rebase lining, replanning, including efficient application of Earned Value (EV) / Earned Value Techniques (EVT). - Is a continuous scheduling/EV coach for CAMs through program activities, and independently manages CAM Status/ETC reporting - Create and maintain a compliant Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). - Work with a cross functional team to execute recurring monthly status. - Ensure the IMS is compliant with customer requirements throughout all program phases (including commercial and government customers). - Ensure the IMS is resource loaded for applicable scope with target budgets and demonstrates thorough cost and schedule integration. - Work directly with EVM team to meet all EVM change requests, monthly deadlines, and reporting requirements. - Interface with PMO during audits and program reviews. - Support program manager(s) to execute schedule reporting, metrics, variance analysis, and risk assessment.

Monitor and measure project progress, identify and work program-wide issues, and provide support to program/ project leadership with respect to budget impact analysis, including cost, schedule, and deliverables. - Support EAC and LRE processes as they relate to the IMS. - Critical/Driving path management and schedule risk assessments through scheduling digital tools

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