Integrated Program Planner, Sr (FULL TIME REMOTE)

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Responsibilities

  • Ensure status progress is collected, input, analyzed, and reported on accurately and timely.
  • Ensure the Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) are networked for Critical Path analysis and reconciliation.
  • Contribute to the completion of weekly/monthly detailed analysis for major Program Events.
  • Assist in analyzing key intermediate milestones for status updates to the Integrated Master Plan (IMP).
  • Coordinate with major suppliers to collect and deliver current schedule information.
  • Manage schedule baseline and control, assisting in weekly/monthly variance analysis.
  • Assist in proposal generation, costing, and cost/schedule integration.
  • Perform required schedule assessments using Risk Management tools.
  • Prepare and present briefing materials to management and customers.

Requirements

  • Program Performance Management knowledge, EVMS experience, and integrated cost & scheduling tool implementation.
  • Experience with scheduling software such as MS Project and Open Plan.
  • Ability to prepare and present various types of reports to all levels of Management.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented approach.
  • Excellent command of written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to apply organizational, planning, management, problem-solving, and execution skills to multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to interface effectively with senior leaders in the organization.

Nice-to-haves

  • Knowledge of developing & maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
  • Ability to consolidate detailed schedule data into management level reporting.
  • Experience with Open Plan.
  • Excel skills (X-Lookup, Pivot Tables, etc.).
  • IMPR/IPMDAR experience.
  • Cost and Schedule integration with regard to EVMS.
  • Ability to multi-task and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
  • Current secret or higher clearance.
  • Graduate of the Hiring our Heroes program.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • EAP
  • Education Assistance
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
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