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Elbit Systems of America · 2 weeks ago

Master Program Scheduler

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products and system solutions focusing on defense and security. The Master Program Scheduler will lead the development and maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring compliance with Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques.

ComputerCyber SecurityManufacturing

Responsibilities

Working as a member of the Integrated Product Team, prepares, directs and maintains program plan schedules for programs and proposals, and assisting in preparation Basis of Estimates (BOE), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and Contract Performance Reports (CPR), and other deliverables as required

Maintains program execution metrics to such as Program Budget Overruns, On-time milestones, EVMT adoption, Program Schedule coverage, and others as they arise

Acts as a subject matter expert on tools and transfers knowledge to team and others

Develops processes and policies for the scheduling function, to include EVMS system description documentation

Performs special studies and projects as required. Assists company leadership and program managers in gathering specific data

Support initiatives for process improvements in the area of scheduling and program management

Assists the Program Manager with development of the artifacts required for the Baseline Review process

Mentors team members in preparing for the Baseline Review

Ensures programs are consistently measured against the baseline

Supports the Program Manager in the development of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in accordance with company process

Working with finance, ensures consistent application of program reserves in accordance with industry and financial standards

Maintains excellent working relationships throughout the organization to further the application of program management best practices

Qualification

Earned Value ManagementIntegrated Master ScheduleWork Breakdown StructureMS ProjectCOBRA EV toolAerospace & Defense experienceLeadership experienceEffective communication

Required

10+ years of Functional, Management, and related Industry experience

Bachelor's degree required

Strong working knowledge in a project oriented/engineering environment, preferably in the Aerospace & Defense industry

Knowledge of government accounting rules and regulations, Defense contractor accounting principles, EVMS and Critical Path Management is also required

Proficiency in MS Project is required

Proficiency with the COBRA EV tool, or similar software, is required

Demonstrated experience scheduling or leading the schedule completion and variance analysis of multiple large/complex programs, in varied type and phase of program life cycle

Subject matter expert in Earned Value in accordance with EIA 748 standards, to include Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Performance Management Baseline (PMB), and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), as well as associated risk tools and analysis

Experience with customer relationships and deliverables

Excellent knowledge and experience with software tools such as Cobra or Primavera, and Excel

Demonstrated leadership ability and effective communication skills

Preferred

Leadership experience preferred

Benefits

Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off

Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future

Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts

Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Generous Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more

Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

Company

Elbit Systems of America

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Elbit Systems of America is an Defense Electronics, Homeland Security, Commercial Aviation, and Medical Instrumentation providing company. It is a sub-organization of Elbit Systems.

Founded in 1983

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees