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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 3 days ago

Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Poway, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$98K/yr - $171K/yr

8+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a Senior Planning & Scheduling Analyst responsible for developing, implementing, and applying planning and analysis procedures of program schedules while providing leadership to technical and management staff.

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Responsibilities

Follows industry best practices for developing and maintaining logically linked horizontally and vertically integrated network Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) implementing critical path methodology (CPM), and performing schedule health assessments

Prepares, develops, and coordinates updates and changes to the program schedules/IMS to meet all program objectives

Performs schedule risk assessments and utilizes results to communicate and mitigate program risk

Maintains and validates rigorous cost-schedule integration and implementation of Earned Value Guidelines

Coordinates with the program team to assign resources to activities in the program schedule, establish a baseline that reflects the work required, update remaining work (Estimate To Complete) on a recurring basis and perform annual comprehensive ETC

Utilize the company standard structure for cost tool import and analysis and WBS alignment with charge structure

Ensures the networked IMS includes all internal and external dependencies and deliverables

Able to independently prepare for and present at Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and other forums

Actively contributes to the growth, knowledge sharing, training and development of the department

Utilizes Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management and other integrated program management techniques to measure progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical and/ or high risk areas

Collaborates with CAMs and major subcontractors to incorporate giver / receiver activity interface into the prime integrated master schedule

Provides schedule analysis across multiple high-priority programs and supports senior management

Prepares written analysis of Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) IMS CDRL narratives with detailed explanations and analysis

Considered a subject matter expert (SME) and is able to lead, guide and train others on scheduling best practices and process improvement

Conduct schedule peer reviews to ensure compliance with contract requirements, company procedures and industry best practices

Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company

Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Qualification

Microsoft ProjectEarned Value MethodologySchedule Risk AssessmentsIntegrated Master SchedulesDCMA 14 Point AnalysisIBRsDCMA JSRsMicrosoft OfficePlanningSchedulingContract AnalysisManufacturing SystemsGAAPFAREffective Communication

Required

Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline, along with eight or more years of related experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education

Demonstrates the ability to understand scheduling, planning and statusing procedures, and manufacturing systems in a development and production environment

Must have a complete understanding of the concepts, and practices involved in analyzing multiple contract types: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Fixed Price Incentive (FPI), Fixed Price Level of Effort (FPLOE), Time and Materials (T&M), Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and hybrid contracts

Requires an understanding of GAAP and FAR

Must be an effective communicator and able to represent the company on programmatic matters, as well as able to write, interpret and explain programmatic issues

Must be knowledgeable and experienced with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project

Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required