Program Planner

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Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems (R2S) Joint Venture (JV) is seeking a proven, high performing Program Planner to fill this key role supporting a dynamic and growing joint venture. Ours is a noble mission with a vision and purpose focused on a global scale. This role will include activities supporting capture and execution of contracts for the Iron Dome AUR production as well as subcontracts in support of general operation of the business.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the development, maintenance, and analysis of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for complex programs. Our Planning teammates are valued business partners, influencing and developing executable program plans, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and providing schedule and predictive analytics and acceleration techniques, all in support of the products and services we deliver to our customers.

U.S. Citizenship is required as this position needs a U.S. Security Clearance (SECRET or higher).

What You Will Do:

• 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 and is traceable to production scope.
• Conduct detailed analysis of the IMS and supporting documents to ensure quality, completeness and compliance. The weekly/monthly business rhythms will require communication (electronically and verbally) of schedule status including but not limited to, results of critical path analysis, schedule variance analysis and the results of “what-if” exercises to the Planning Lead where applicable, well as Program Manager, customers and senior management as needed.
• Support EAC and LRE processes as they relate to the Program IMS.
• Development and maintenance of the Program Master Phasing Schedule using Milestones Professional Software.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field of study
• Minimum of 3 years of Program Planning or Scheduling or Project Management experience.
• Prior work experience using software designed for creating and maintaining industry related schedules. (MS Project, One Pager, or similar scheduling software)
• Proven track record of maintaining program schedules and providing performance reports through the project life cycle.
• An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before the start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to decompose statements of work into their basic elements and transform them into workable program plans.
• Intimately familiar with applicable Government regulations, especially pertaining to program planning and Earned Value compliance.
• Ability to interface and influence at all levels of an organization with strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to balance technical/cost/schedule constraints to achieve customer satisfaction
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB)

Work Location: Remote

Travel: 10% within the United States.

Why R2S? If you have a passion for learning and entrepreneurial spirit, this is the place for you. The R2S team is in expansion and growth mode, so if you enjoy a highly collaborative environment and not being siloed in a collective effort to see mission success, R2S is the place for you. We offer flexible scheduling (9/80 work schedule), a generous leave package with holiday shutdown, and other competitive benefits. At R2S, you can grow personally and professionally through energizing work in a mission focused environment where expanding your professional knowledge is encouraged.

More Information:

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

R2S is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , origin, or veteran status, or any other federally protected class.