Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst 3

Job Description:

DPP is seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst for an opportunity with our client in the Defense & Space Manufacturing industry.

Work location: Onsite in Palmdale, CA
Work hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM M-F
Duration: 7 months
Terms: W2 position
Work authorization: Candidates must hold an Active Secret US security clearance.

Position summary:

Prepares, develops and coordinates the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet all program objectives.
Ensures major projects and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts.
Utilizes Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas.

Basic qualifications:

Proficiency in Microsoft Project and experience developing/maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) and/or Special Compartmented Information Access (SCI) is frequently required.
Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and project management principles.
Level 4 experience a plus.

Preferred qualifications:

Previous experience working for an aerospace and defense company.
Experience with specialized tools, including Deltek Cobra and Deltek Acumen Risk.
Expert-level MS Project skills and Excel Macro/VBA skills.
Experience with Resource Loaded Schedules (RLS), Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA).
Direct experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and familiarity with DCMA health metrics.

Client insight: Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace.

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Jacquelyn at Jacquelyn.Kanedppit.com to learn more about this position (26-00399).

US Citizen: This role requires an Active Secret US security clearance. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

Job Ident #: 26-00399

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

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Job Info

Location

Palmdale, California, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/