Senior Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst

About the Opportunity: <\/span><\/strong> We are seeking an experienced Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst to support the development and ongoing maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for complex programs. <\/span> This position will work closely with program leadership and cross-functional teams to develop schedules, analyze program performance, identify schedule risks, and provide reporting that supports informed decision-making. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical background and experience working with detailed project or program schedules in a complex, deadline-driven environment.<\/span><\/p> Duration<\/strong>: 6-month contract-to-hire<\/span><\/p> Schedule<\/strong>: <\/span> This position follows a 9\/80 schedule, with nine 9-hour workdays over a two-week period and every other Friday off.<\/span><\/p><\/p> Key Responsibilities<\/span><\/h3> Develop, maintain, and support program Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).<\/span><\/li> Ensure schedules align with contractual requirements, program objectives, and established scheduling practices.<\/span><\/li> Develop and maintain schedules covering contract and program work.<\/span><\/li> Perform critical path analysis, schedule variance analysis, and schedule risk assessments as needed.<\/span><\/li> Identify potential schedule risks, impacts, and opportunities and communicate findings to program leadership.<\/span><\/li> Incorporate contractual and program changes into schedules while maintaining accurate and realistic schedule baselines.<\/span><\/li> Partner with cross-functional teams to gather schedule inputs and ensure dependencies, milestones, and deliverables are accurately reflected.<\/span><\/li> Analyze schedule data from multiple sources and translate findings into clear, actionable information.<\/span><\/li> Prepare and present schedule reports and analysis to program stakeholders and senior leadership.<\/span><\/li> Support schedule management best practices and applicable compliance requirements.<\/span><\/li><\/ul> Qualifications<\/span><\/h3> Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.<\/span><\/li> Approximately 5+ years of related experience.<\/span><\/li> Experience in one or more of the following areas:<\/span> Program or schedule management<\/span><\/li> Industrial engineering<\/span><\/li> Program or operations management<\/span><\/li> Management consulting<\/span><\/li> Data analytics<\/span><\/li> Finance or other quantitative\/analytical functions<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li> Experience developing, managing, or analyzing complex project or program schedules.<\/span><\/li> Proficiency with scheduling software and data-analysis tools.<\/span><\/li> Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and data analysis.<\/span><\/li> Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.<\/span><\/li> Experience gathering information from multiple sources, analyzing data, and communicating findings.<\/span><\/li> Experience preparing and presenting schedule reporting to senior leadership.<\/span><\/li> Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.<\/span><\/li> Knowledge of DCMA scheduling practices and compliance requirements.<\/span><\/li> Understanding of Master\/Subproject Integrated Master Schedule structures.<\/span><\/li> Strong communication and interpersonal skills.<\/span><\/li> Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple functions.<\/span><\/li><\/ul> Preferred Qualifications<\/span><\/h3> Advanced degree in Industrial Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.<\/span><\/li> PMP or similar project\/program management certification.<\/span><\/li> Experience conducting Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA).<\/span><\/li> Experience with Microsoft Project Web Access (PWA) or similar scheduling platforms.<\/span><\/li> Experience supporting Earned Value (EV) programs.<\/span><\/li><\/ul> <img src="https:\/\/counter.adcourier.com\/YmVhY29uaGlsbGFzc29jaWF0ZXNkZW52ZXIuMzE4ODYuMTI1ODRAYmVhY29uaGlsbC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"><\/p> 1477471V2_1791825377<\/span><\/p> To Apply for this Job Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>