Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst / IMS Analyst

DPP is seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst / IMS Analyst for an opportunity with our client in the Defense & Space Manufacturing industry.


Work location: Onsite in Melbourne, FL
Duration : 9 months (renewable)
Work shift : 7:30AM-4:30PM
Term : W2 position
Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.


Position summary:

• The Program Planning Scheduling Analyst / IMS Analyst will prepare, develop and coordinate 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.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet program objectives.
• Ensure schedules are integrated across engineering, manufacturing, materials, and finance, conducting critical path analysis and network logic validation.
• Implement industry standards such as DCMA 14-point analysis, Earned Value Management (EVM), and Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA).
• Utilize tools like Microsoft Project, Open Plan, or Primavera P6 to monitor progress, identify bottlenecks, and suggest corrective actions.
• Support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Joint Surveillance Reviews (JSR) and prepare weekly/monthly status reports for management.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Proven experience developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Understanding of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) guidelines, principles and reporting.
• Understanding of Material Cost Management.
• Experience in Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA), Critical Path Analysis, and knowledge of DCMA 14-point health metrics.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project.
• Experience within the defense or aerospace industry.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines and work collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government (DoD) Secret security clearance. Active, in-scope DoD Secret security clearance a huge plus.

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button to learn more about this position (#26-00330).

US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D

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