Schedule Analyst

Overview

We're looking for talented individuals to join our Huntsville, AL team who can translate their problem-solving acumen, mathematical forecasting skills, and data analytic background into well-structured analyses. At Tecolote Research we offer first class benefits, a competitive salary, collaborative and innovative work environments, along with opportunities for growth and development. Plus, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about \\\"Supporting our nation's most critical programs\\\".

Responsibilities

• Review Integrated Master Schedules and helping identify opportunities for condensing and/or simplification of schedule detail
• Identify methods for creation/development of a critical path
• Help generate summary views for presentation
• Identify opportunities and/or making suggestions for ways to stress test schedules
• Help identify additional opportunities for analysis to demonstrate schedule robustness
• Provide input into methods for effective incorporation of risks into a schedule
• Perform schedule risk assessments; analysis of actual versus baseline and estimated duration; evaluation of schedule progress against the plan; evaluation of the contractor's written reports; and critical path analysis
• Responsibilities may also include schedule estimating, substantiation of confidence level generation, schedule/prediction analysis, performance measurement (earned value) and project forecasting
• Schedule Analyst will have daily interface with government personnel and prime contractors

Skills Required

• The ideal candidate will have solid DoD schedule management experience/skills.
• A successful candidate will have at least five (5) years of experience with duties/assignments specifically in support of space programs
• Familiarity with other schedule and analysis tools (i.e., MS Project, Milestones Professional) and Government programs is desired
• Proficiency in performing program system level schedule analyses and oversight; generating schedule assessments; and preparing reports/presentations
• Working knowledge of Department of Defense acquisition project scheduling, schedule management, scheduling, and earned value management guidelines are required
• The position requires an organized, detailed-oriented individual with strong customer-oriented communication skills, a minimum five (5) years proficiency in Microsoft Project, MS Office Suite (e.g. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and five (5) years of experience with duties/assignments specifically in support of defense programs highly desired.
• Must have Secret security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Education

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