Program Planner Principal

Job Description

You don t see it, but it s there. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.

BAE Systems is seeking a Prin. Program Planner to join the Program Excellence (Px) organization. This role supports an existing portfolio of programs with responsibility for developing and managing multiple Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and supporting new business proposal efforts to meet all program objectives. This includes ensuring major program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including but not limited to finance, engineering, manufacturing, integration and quality. Monitor program schedule performance, track plans and schedules, perform schedule risk analyses, identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts. Utilize Gantt, network diagram, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention in critical areas.

Responsibilities include

• Work for this position may be supporting project teams in a closed classified environment

• Lead/facilitate the development and maintenance of the Performance Measurement Baseline.

• Provide comprehensive and actionable schedule performance analysis to project teams and organizational leadership.

• Develop proposal schedules and narrative/analysis in support of customer RFP (Request for Proposal) submittals.

• Lead IMS preparation and support team training and execution for customer Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).

• Perform independent schedule assessments in support of Phase/Gate project reviews to identify schedule risks and opportunities, analyze schedule health and determine overall execution probability.

• Assess schedule risk by, but not limited to, performing Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA s), Critical Path Analysis, schedule variance assessments and predictive performance analysis.

• Brief project, business area, and functional teams on Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) results and make recommendations on techniques to ensure low-risk execution.

• Support project team Risk & Opportunity (R&O) activities by participating in R&O team meetings and manage correlation of risks from the register to the IMS.

• Participate in sector and company functional activities including training, surveillance, tool evaluation, policy reviews, process management, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Develop and manage project master schedule reports utilizing Milestones Professional

• Ensure all schedules are fully compliant with internal policies, customer, and industry requirements (DiD 81861 IPMR/IPMDAR).

What we offer

The Program Excellence (Px) organization includes both the Program Management Authority and the Program Planning team, providing a comprehensive foundation to drive program performance and a detailed Framework to develop and grow the staff and leadership within the function. The Px Program Planning team strives to continuously grow our skillset, competencies and contributions to support our stakeholders through a robust toolset, planning focused training and ambassador/mentor program. Come be part of an organization that truly impacts the ability to keep our warfighters safe.

We offer a competitive and flexible rewards package that includes

• Innovative and rewarding career opportunities.

• 9/80 work schedule. Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend with an off-Friday.

• Various outreach and multicultural groups that are all part of a well-established employee resource group that is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees.

• Competitive tuition reimbursement benefits for both undergraduate and graduate degree pursuits.

• Robust and competitive health and wellness benefits

• 401(k) with company match

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.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Strong proficiency in DoD Program Planning, Critical Path methodology (CPM) and Microsoft Project

• 6 years work experience in Program/Master Planning and Scheduling with Bachelor s degree and/or equivalent experience.

• Knowledge of US Govt. schedule policies, the Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG) and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements.

• Prior experience in developing program Integrated Master Schedules (PMB and Proposal) in accordance with the program Statement of Work (SOW), Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and program requirements.

• Performing and presenting detailed Schedule Risk Analyses (SRAs).

• Preparation for and execution of Single Point Adjustment efforts.

• Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal skills to influence program teams and stakeholders.

• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Project Server/Online and Power Bi Dashboards

• Experience in Agile planning/execution, Critical Chain Project Management

• Demonstrated experience in supporting successful DCMA Audits

• Familiarity with the following planning tools: Milestones Professional, Barbecana Full Monte, forProject DCMA Analyzer, WBS Pro, Deltek Cobra

• Secret Security Clearance

• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $99410 - $168997

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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.

Program Planner Principal

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