Program Planner Senior

BAE Systems

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Manchester, NH (On-Site/Office)

Job Description
You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics -from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first -exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.

BAE Systems is seeking a Program Planning Sr. to join the Program Excellence (Px) organization. You will be responsible to for developing and managing the integrated master plan (IMP) and integrated master schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives. This includes ensuring major program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including but not limited to finance, engineering, manufacturing, integration and quality. Monitor program schedule performance, track plans and schedules, perform schedule risk analyses, identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts. Utilize Gantt, network diagram, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention in critical areas. This Hybrid position reports to the ECS LoTac Program Planning Manager and is located in Manchester, NH.

Responsibilities
  • Lead/facilitate the development and maintenance of the Performance Measurement Baseline, including the integrated master plan (IMP) and integrated master schedule (IMS).
  • Lead regular collection and integration of team schedule status into the IMS.
  • Perform Schedule Assessments and Risk Analyses on the Integrated Master Schedule to identify schedule risks and participate in Risk Management process.
  • Review, recommend and implement, as appropriate, schedule work-around or recovery plans in a proactive manner.
  • Routinely assist program management by monitoring SPI/CPI and BEI performance and preparing schedule status reports for customer and/or business management reviews.
  • Work with program Finance partner to update and assess month-end Earned Value performance.
  • Ensure that all schedules are fully compliant with BAE internal policies, customer, and industry requirements.
  • Develop and manage Milestones Pro charts to support programs as required.
  • Develop and submit monthly Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Reports (DI-MGMT-81861B IPMDAR) to our customers as required.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project or other scheduling software
  • Understanding of Schedule Analysis and Critical Path Method
  • Experience working in a planning team effectively supporting a multi-schedule environment, managing cross-program dependencies, analysis and deliverables.
  • Four (4) years' planning/scheduling experience with a Bachelor's degree and/or a Master's Degree and three (3) years of related experience.
  • Familiarity with schedule analysis metrics including BEI, SPI and CEI.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
  • Understanding of Schedule Risk Analysis concepts
  • Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate and communicated effectively with teams.
  • Make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills to influence work teams
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Project Server/Online and Power Bi Dashboards
  • Strong MS Excel skills
  • PMI-PMP or PMI-SP certification
  • Current Secret Clearance
  • Program Risk & Opportunity process experience
  • Prior experiencing in developing Integrated Master Plans (IMP)
  • Knowledge of US DoD schedule policies, the Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG) and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements.
  • Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
  • Familiarity with the following: Milestones Professional, Barbecana Full Monte, forProject DCMA Analyzer, SSI Tool, and WBS Pro.


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $81156 - $137964

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 Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
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At BAE Systems, our ethos is etched in purpose – a purpose that binds us to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. Guided by unwavering commitment, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our defenders, fostering an environment where purpose isn’t just a statement, it’s our shared heartbeat.

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