Master Planner Prin

Job Description

BAE Systems' Weapon Systems Master Planning & Scheduling group is a trusted business partner within the Program Management function that establishes, statuses, updates, and delivers plans and schedules that enable program decision-making and support delivery of quality products and capabilities to our customers and, ultimately, the warfighter. Our mission is to develop, maintain, and deploy planning and scheduling expertise within the Weapon Systems business to promote and enable robust, disciplined, and consistent program planning, monitoring, and control.


Our people are our strength and, as such, we are devoted to staff growth and development and assisting staff in building long-term careers at BAE Systems. In addition to stimulating day-to-day assignments, staff are encouraged to pursue special projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of accountability.


A Master Scheduler creates and maintains complex detailed program plans and schedules (Integrated Master Plans, IMPs, and Integrated Master Schedules, IMSs) that guide program execution and serve as the baseline against which performance is measured. Working closely with Program Managers, Control Account Managers, and Work Package Managers (WPMs), the Master Scheduler documents the tasks necessary for successful program execution. In partnership with the Program Finance team, the Master Scheduler communicates schedule status and performance to date to the program team as well as makes predictions about future performance.


This position is a senior level and requires experience. Responsibilities of a Principal Master Scheduler include performing and leading the following:

• Developing compliant program schedules constructed with the necessary level of detail and logic such that the schedule is a valuable program management tool.
• Horizontal and vertical integration of program plans and schedules across company functional groups including finance, engineering, procurement, operations, manufacturing, and quality.
• Preparing regular Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) updates and reports for program management, customers, and/or business management personnel.
• Monitoring progress against scheduled activities and identifying performance variances to facilitate focus on critical areas as well as developing and implementing work-around or recovery plans.
• Examining schedules including critical & driving paths and risk & opportunity in compliance with Combat Vehicles, customer, and industry requirements.
• Timely preparation and submission of contract deliverables related to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Integrated Master Plan (IMP).
• Ensuring that all schedules and contract deliverables are fully compliant with internal policies, customer, and industry requirements.
  Position is located in Minneapolis, MN OR Louisville, KY

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or similar or at least 6 years of planning/scheduling experience or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of how to multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Strong people skills to interact with diverse work teams.
• Effective organization and communication techniques.
• Coachable with a desire to learn.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of how to develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity & innovation.
• Aptitude to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures.
• Trained in OpenPlan and MS Project or other planning software.
• Experience to assemble and present data and multi-faceted matters in a meaningful way to stakeholders outside of the Master Planning & Scheduling team.
• Awareness of Earned Value Management principles.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience with AcumenFuse, AcumenRisk, Milestones Pro, Oracle, and/or Cobra.
• Experience with program schedule forecasting and analysis, particularly in a US Defense of Defense (DoD) program environment.
• Thorough comprehension of US DoD schedule policies and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements.
• Willingness to challenge and improve knowledge of industry practices and standards as well as company policies.
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers.

Benefits Information

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).