Schedule Analyst

Overview

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with excellent quantitative and communication skills. The position requires seven equivalent years of experience in combined industry and government acquisition experience, e.g., DoD/NASA/NRO employee or SETA/FFRDC supporting government acquisition; and is proficient with MS Project and other COTS schedule software.

Responsibilities

• This position will be responsible for analyzing contractor's Integrated Master Schedules, building, and maintaining government program schedules.
• Duties will include assisting in the development, maintenance, and updates to the the NDW program integrated master schedules IAW DoD Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule Preparation and Use Guide.
• All results will be approved by the Government before incorporation into the master document.
• Provide Integrated Master Schedule analysis including risk assessments associated with Prime Contractor source selections.
• Brief the results of their analysis to the Cost Chief and Program Managers.
• Analyze the program office's Integrated Master Schedule to identify opportunities to improve program schedule execution IAW DoD Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule Preparation and Use Guide.
• Document the analysis results and contractor shall analyze the integrated master schedule for the directorate to identify opportunities to improve program execution IAW DoD Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule Preparation and Use Guide. All results will be made available to the government. The contractor shall brief the results of their analysis to the Cost Chief and the Program Managers.
• Additional duties include establishing project schedule configuration management policies, establishing a schedule strategy, and schedule planning and development.
• Work may also include schedule estimating, substantiation of confidence level generation, development of JACS analysis schedule, schedule/prediction analysis, performance measurement (earned value), DCMA 14-Point Assessments, and project forecasting.
• This position requires daily interface with government personnel and prime contractors.

Skills Required

• The position requires an organized, detailed-oriented individual with strong customer-oriented communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Project, Milestone Professional, ACEIT/JACS, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with other schedule analysis tools, e.g., Primavera, Acumen Fuse, SAP/ERP, JIRA, and with Department of Defense (DoD) programs to acquire Space and Launch systems is desired.
• Desired Certifications: Project Management Institute Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP), or Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Applicant must be proficient in performing program system level schedule analyses and oversight, generating schedule assessments, and preparing reports/presentations.
• A working knowledge of schedule management, scheduling, cost estimating, and earned value management guidelines is highly desired.
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or financial management. Two years' experience credit for a Master's degree.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance required.

Education

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.