Master Planner Sr

Job Description

BAE Systems, Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) organization is seeking a Master Planner to support our SSP contracts with the US Navy. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining individual schedules within an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using MS Project. The successful candidate will support the advancement of the planning practices of the organization to include evaluation and inclusion of risks and opportunities, resource planning, metrics and reporting of scheduling progress.

• Develop, maintain and status project/program schedules
• Manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and schedule baselines
• Allocate resources for all Level of Effort (LOE) and Task Dependent scheduling activities
• Provide critical path analysis and create "what if" scenarios; provide recommendations to project owners to achieve scheduling targets
• Participate in scheduling discussions to create project schedules and determine relationships with other projects
• Assist technical experts establish milestones and provide support to monitor adherence to the master schedule by identifying programmatic problems and providing recommended solutions
• Foster scheduling best practices by developing and presenting training while at the same time promoting the best-fit practices for our program environment
• Identify and track risks and opportunities
• Recommend and participate in scheduling process improvement discussions
• Adhere to established scheduling documentation, processes and work instructions
• Compose clear and concise reports and business correspondence
• Participate in Quality Audits, Customer Assessments, and Special Projects, as required
• Build collaborative internal relationships with the program team of Planners, Project Analysts, and Quality Assurance Reps

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with one or more applications such as Oracle Primavera P6, MS Project, or OPP.
• Experience with MS Excel and advanced database analysis
• Experience creating and managing an integrated master schedule and/or integrated master plan
• Pro-active communication skills both virtually and face to face with internal and external customers
• Motivated and disciplined with a strong desire to succeed, learn, and drive positive change

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with OnePager and Power BI
• Experience with SharePoint and Project Server environment
• Experience with U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
• Experience using JIRA

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $67728 - $115138

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 Intelligence & Security
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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.