Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst

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Job description

PGS Worldwide is actively seeking a skilled Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst to support ongoing projects for an Aerospace leader in Manassas, VA. This is an initial 12-month contract-to-hire opportunity and I will respond immediately to all qualified candidates.

Job Description:

In conjunction with the program manager develops program plans and determines efficient and effective approaches to achieve assigned program objectives within the framework of company capabilities, company policies and procedures and contractual requirements. Working with the functional organizations, develops realistic, detailed schedules and conducts critical path analyses to support program planning and continuing performance evaluation using company Integrated Master Planning & Scheduling (IMPS) standards. Conducts status reviews and analyzes program schedule status (resources, schedule duration, activity constraints, relationships of activities and critical path), prepares and delivers Earned Value Management System (EVMS) data to the Business/Finance Office. Develop company standard S-Curve for supporting program(s) Assists the program manager in critical program decision making, balancing functional recommendations and overall program performance objectives. Participates in the implementation of technical actions where necessary to best support program objectives. Ensures timely preparation and submission of status and progress reports and related data required. Supports management and customer reviews as requested by the program manager. Develops program proposal schedules as required. Develops detailed network logic diagrams per company standards. Develops reports and techniques to monitor program schedule variances against the plan and current forecasts. Participates in and contributes to process/quality improvement teams and/or initiatives. Identifies and recommends improvements to scheduling processes, practices or materials which lead to positive results in product quality. Participates in and keeps current with professional program mangement associations such as Program Management Institute (PMI), MicroSoft Project Users Group (MPUG), and Earned Value Management Systesm (EVMS).

Requirements:

Five - ten years of related experience Associate or bachelor's degree

US Citizenship

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

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

Utilize computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents

Make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulation

Analyze, evaluate, develop and implement processes and systems within budget and adhere to time requirements and schedule

Design and develop products and services using state-of-the-art technology, principles, theories and concepts.)

Keep track of budgets and project expenditures

Help to set up project meetings Handle the minute-taking at meetings

Organize venues

Assist with planning

Keep the project calendar up to date

Administrative duties

Track projects

Desired:

Help the project manager in administrative duties and processes

Schedule meetings and keep minutes

Breakdown project into doable tasks and estimate duration

Assist with planning, from start to finish of the project

Prepare and distribute project materials Implement policies and procedures

Create weekly workflow

Order resources

Track expenses and work on budget forecast

Monitor progress

Alert the project manager to issues as they arise

Report on team and project performance

Job ID: 6718

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.

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