LiftSystem Integrated Program Schedule Analyst at Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis, Indiana

LiftSystem Integrated Program Schedule Analyst

A new opportunity has arisen for a LiftSystem Integrated Program Schedule Analyst. As a LiftSystem Integrated Program Schedule Analyst you will support the LiftSystem Business Manager with schedule integration and analysis. Your output will be required to meet contractual standards, and you will support the Control Account Managers (CAMs) in preparing the Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Critical Path Analysis (CPA), and Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR). In this role you will be reviewing and improving the quality of CAM schedule deliverables through the guidance and implementation of the Management Control System (MCS) and the Planning and Scheduling Guidelines (PASEG) furnished by the NDIA.

Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive. Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions. At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

What you will be doing:

• Perform monthly vertical and horizontal integration of program schedules to produce an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for the each assigned program.
• Track and maintain of schedule metrics monthly. Such as the CEI, BEI and the 12-Point DCMA metrics.
• Support the IPT/CAMs with schedule maintenance and generation of new RRC schedules as required. Produce monthly Critical Path Analysis (CPA) reports for each assigned program.
• Manage and maintain Program Milestones on the Header file based on the latest contract updates (AFRs) and gain commitment acceptance from the Program Manager.
• Assist Control Account Mangers (CAMs) with Program Change Requests (PCRs) and Control Account Authorizations (CAAs) in the understanding of schedule impact and baseline activity.
• Assist in Performing Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs) to identify and mitigate program Earned Value and Scheduling Risks by understanding histograms created by the Monte Carlo SRA tool.
• Supports CAMs and the Business Manager in preparing for Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and DCMA/Internal System Surveillance Reviews.
• Review and improve the quality of CAM schedule deliverables by following our best practices from our System Description, the Planning and Scheduling Guidelines (PASEG) furnished by the NDIA IPMD, and by our own work instructions.

Who we're looking for: At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• Associate's degree and 4+ years of experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience, OR
• Master's degree or JD/PhD
• In Lieu of a degree, 6+ years of experience
• MS Project experience
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen

Preferred:

• At least two years of experience in project management, program scheduling, earned value management, or business operations within aerospace, defense, engineering, or other highly regulated technical environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build, maintain, and analyze schedules with accuracy.
• Experience supporting or producing:
• Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
• Critical Path Analysis (CPA)
• Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA)
• Control Account Management (CAM) artifacts
• Monthly schedule metrics (CEI, BEI, 12-Point DCMA metrics)
• Understanding of project management principles, ideally within an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) environment supporting government programs.

Technical Skill Set

• Strong data analysis capability, with comfort interpreting metrics, trends, and schedule quality indicators
• Working knowledge of Monte Carlo or similar SRA tools (or familiarity with probabilistic schedule risk methods)
• Understanding of DCMA schedule requirements, NDIA PASEG guidance, and Management Control Systems
• Ability to integrate multiple program schedules vertically and horizontally to create an accurate IMS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to identify schedule risks and propose mitigation strategies

Behavioral and Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills - able to explain schedule impacts to CAMs, engineers, and program leadership
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
• Proactive mindset focused on schedule integrity, continuous improvement, and early identification of risks
• Confidence in interacting with internal and external stakeholders, including program managers, engineers, control account managers, and business leaders
• Ability to balance collaboration with independent analysis, especially when preparing for IBRs, surveillance reviews, and customer-facing deliverables

What we offer: We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week. Relocation is not available for this position.