ASSOCIATE SPECIALIST - Financial Planning & Scheduler - Boulder, CO

Who We Are: SwRI's headquarters are in San Antonio, Texas, we are an independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical science research and development organization with over 3000 employees. The Solar System Science & Exploration Division of SwRI pushes the boundaries of space exploration, solar physics, and mission operations. Our experts lead groundbreaking research, develop cutting-edge instruments, and operate space missions that expand our understanding of the universe. Our division is located in downtown Boulder Colorado with over 120 employees. Objectives of this Role: Develop and maintain assigned sections of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives. Monitor program schedule performance, tracks plans and schedules. Participate in weekly, monthly and quarterly IMS reporting requirements both internally and externally. Financial tracking and reporting for NASA awarded mission, includes cost control efforts, compiling financial data for analysis, and subcontractor cost tracking and funding allocations. Generate monthly cost data, labor hour tracking, financial reports, and present to various levels of management at SwRI. Assist with annual NASA budget request (PPBE) and presentation. Support cost and schedule for upcoming NASA/NOAA funded Space Science projects and proposals. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Work on mission/instrument projects to create and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using Microsoft Project or Primavera. Produce data/graphics (in Xcel & Visio) to report the critical path and evaluate schedule risks. Develop what-if scenarios, work arounds and recovery plans to minimize impacts to the project schedule. Report key project milestones and activities necessary to achieve project objectives and track progress toward deadlines. Prepare and analyze financial data, reports for internal project monthly reviews, external reviews, and monthly reports. Prepare ad hoc project reports, assist with budget planning and execution. Work with the project business teams to review planned vs. actual. Assess project programmatic health within the monthly reporting period cadence. Work to generate monthly deliverables for reporting cost & schedule. Attend & participate in assigned project team meetings. Meet and communicate on a recurring basis with staff members acting as senior specialists, leads, control account managers (CAMs), deputy project managers, project managers, and others who are assigned project(s) to facilitate situational awareness. Requirements: Requires a Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, English, Economics, Communications or a relevant degree field with directly related experience or specialized knowledge. 0-1 years: Proficiency with MS Office Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Scheduling Software and Adobe Acrobat. 0-1 years: Ability to prioritize prioritize tasks, have attention to detail, and work on a team in a fast-paced environment. 0-1 years: Ability to exercise good judgment, diligence, to follow written and verbal instructions, posses good communication skills and positive demeanor, with ability to interact with a multidisciplinary group.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a