Schedule Analyst (Junior)

Tecolote Research is seeking bright and highly motivated candidates to join our team. Tecolote possesses well-recognized industry leadership in all types of analyses of Department of Defense space systems. Our Colorado Springs office has a unique opportunity to develop early career schedule analysts. Can you translate your problem-solving acumen, mathematical forecasting skills, and data analytic background to well-structured analyses? We’re committed to the success of our employees. We believe that a challenging environment and an enthusiastic culture, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package allow our employees to reach their full potential and attain their professional goals. Responsibilities Review Integrated Master Schedules and helping identify opportunities for condensing and/or simplification of schedule detail Identify methods for creation/development of a critical path Help generate summary views for presentation Identify opportunities and/or making suggestions for ways to stress test schedules Help identify additional opportunities for analysis to demonstrate schedule robustness Provide input into methods for effective incorporation of risks into a schedule Perform schedule risk assessments; analysis of actual versus baseline and estimated duration; evaluation of schedule progress against the plan; evaluation of the contractor’s written reports; and critical path analysis Responsibilities may also include schedule estimating, substantiation of confidence level generation, schedule/prediction analysis, and project forecasting Schedule Analyst will have daily interface with government personnel and prime contractors Skills Required The ideal candidate will have knowledge of DoD schedule management experience/skillsets (desired). A successful candidate will have at least (1-3) years of experience with duties/assignments specifically in support of projects/programs Familiarity with other schedule and analysis tools (i.e., MS Project, Milestones Professional) and Government programs is desired Experience in performing program system level schedule analyses and oversight; generating schedule assessments; and preparing reports/presentations Working knowledge of Department of Defense acquisition project scheduling, schedule management, and scheduling are desired The position requires an organized, detailed-oriented individual with strong customer-oriented communication skills, a minimum 1-3 years proficiency in Microsoft Project, MS Office Suite (e.g. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and 1-3 years of experience with duties/assignments specifically in support of defense programs highly desired. Milestones Professional experience a plus. Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance is required Salary Range: $55,000 - $85,000/Year, DOE Education Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences. Full-Time SecurityClearance Mid-Level On-site We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes: Health & Welfare Company Paid Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members Dental Insurance for employees and family members Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members) Group Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Travel Accident Insurance Long-Term Disability Voluntary Short-Term Disability Supplemental Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses) Retirement Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option. Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period. Time Off Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tecolote