Master Planner - Program Scheduling

Job Description BAE Systems is hiring a Master Planner for our OSI business in Radford, VA to support our modernization efforts. The role will develop and maintain integrated master schedules for multiple multi-million-dollar Department of Defense (DoD) modernization projects. This position leads the back-end and front-end processes for creating, managing, monitoring, and ensuring the integrity and timeliness of multiple project schedules. He/she regularly interacts with all project stakeholders including the customer regarding schedule status and metrics. The role prepares both monthly project performance reports as well as ad hoc reports and analyses as requested.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the integrated master schedule (IMS) using MS Project
• Develop, maintain, and status project/program integrated master schedules
• Implement schedules on multiple Earned Value Management (EVM) programs
• Provide critical path analysis and create “what if” scenarios; provide recommendations to leadership and project owners to achieve scheduling targets
• Participate on project teams as the scheduling subject matter expert
• Facilitate scheduling discussions to create project schedules and determine relationships with other projects
• Help technical experts establish milestones and provide support to monitor adherence to the master schedule by identifying programmatic problems and providing recommended solutions
• Recommend and lead scheduling best practices and process improvements
• Review and implement scheduling documentation, processes, and work instructions
• Serve as a spokesperson on scheduling performance to the baseline and schedule maturity for responsible projects
• Support the BAE Systems Program Management Office to achieve or exceed business objectives

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in Master Scheduling, Program Scheduling, Project Controls, or similar
• Experience in Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar tools
• Experience implementing/maintaining schedules on multiple programs
• Working knowledge of cost/schedule integration business rhythm activities including cost/schedule alignment, baseline change requests and variance analysis
• Ability to interpret program requirements via multiple sources (RFP, SOW, WBS)
• Ability to facilitate group decision-making and conflict resolution
• Ability to engage with program teams to develop the WBS and activity dependencies that structure the IMS
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written for constant and consistent interaction with all departments and employee levels including customers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) programs
• Experience in Defense (DoD) or Government Contracting
• Experience in Modernization, Construction, Design, Engineering, Facilities, or similar

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $71600 - $121700

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

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