Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

: Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Required Skills

Location

• : 100% Remote

Duration

: up to 12 months contract with possible extension

Job Description

WORK SHIFT : Site schedule is 9/80. Preferred work schedule 8am - 5pm CST M-Th, 8am-4pm CST alternating Fridays, opposite Fridays off.

Pay Range : $60/hr - $85/hr. The pay rate may differ depending on your skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Featured Benefits : Medical Insurance in compliance with the ACA. 401(k). Sick leave in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.

Job Description:

• Looking for a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst 3 to support our Plymouth, MN PPSA department. As a member of the PPSA department you'll get to support a multitude of program teams in our business unit. This position will be remote with on-site required on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed schedule, resource, work, and cost analysis for multiple programs and contracts.
• Make recommendations to solve problems, create presentation content and present to various levels of leadership.
• Interface with multiple functional teams, supplier teams, as well as the Program/Project Manager.
• Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives and ensure program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated.
• Implement scheduling best practices as prescribed by industry to include, but not limited to:
• DCMA 14-point
• IPMR DI-MGMT-81861
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Critical Path Analysis
• Schedule Performance and Health Metrics and Analysis
• Provide weekly status and reporting
• Conduct Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) audits
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications for Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst 3:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling - OR - Master's degree with 3+ years of professional experience in program/project planning and scheduling.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with scheduling software (i.e., MS Project, SSI Tools).

Preferred Qualifications for Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst 3:

• Experience with Deltek scheduling software (Open Plan, Acumen Fuse, PM Compass, Cobra reports).