Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst

Role Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst Duration 7 Months Contract-W2 Location San Diego, CA (On-Site) Work hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM M-F Terms: W2 position Work authorization: Candidates must hold an Active Secret US security clearance. Key Skills Integrated Master Plans (IMP); Integrated Master Schedules (IMS); Microsoft Project (Expert Level); Earned Value Management System (EVMS); Resource Loaded Schedules (RLS), DCMA Compliance & Health Metrics (Defense Contract Management Agency) Position Summary Prepares, develops and coordinates the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet all program objectives. Ensures major projects and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality. Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts. Utilizes Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas. Basic Qualifications Proficiency in Microsoft Project and experience developing/maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS). Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) and/or Special Compartmented Information Access (SCI) is frequently required. Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and project management principles. Level 4 experience a plus. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working for an aerospace and defense company. Experience with specialized tools, including Deltek Cobra and Deltek Acumen Risk. Expert-level MS Project skills and Excel Macro/VBA skills. Experience with Resource Loaded Schedules (RLS), Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA). Direct experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and familiarity with DCMA health metrics. #J-18808-Ljbffr