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Program Scheduler (Remote)

SES-Government Solutions
parental leave, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Menomonee Falls
Nov 03, 2024
Job ID:110760 The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world. Naval Power Systems' commitment to and investment in our people, products, and customers is the foundation of who we are. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, generous time off, and a fun and flexible working environment. Some of our great benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs, a 9/80 work schedule allowing for every other Friday off (!), a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and an attractive company match, company paid Life & Disability Insurance, a Charitable Match Program & Paid Volunteer Time Off, a Paid Parental Leave program, an Employee Wellness Program, a Tuition Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) promoting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and so much more! Job Summary Join our Menomonee Falls, WI team as a Program Scheduler. In this role, you will provide direct support to Program Managers by developing compliant Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) which accurately and comprehensively formalize the contractual scope, flow and resources required to execute and meet all program objectives for the duration of the program. Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts. Utilize Gantt, Critical path, Driving Path, Variance metrics, 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. Ensures compliance with internal program procedures and project control system guidelines. May lead or participate in scheduling status reviews. Provides guidance to program team members. Work with the technical community, operations community and program management to translate authorized customer requirements into the performance measurement baseline. In addition, interface with program management, senior management and the contractual customer as the program's planning integrator. *This position has flexibility to be fully remote. You will primarily support a team in Central and Eastern time zones. It may require some travel.* What You Will Do Develop schedules that include project phasing, project milestones, and represent critical relationships between program tasks to plan, coordinate, and visualize all significant activities. Prepare Gantt, PERT, and resource utilization charts to identify available slack/float. Work with Program Manager and Program Finance to develop ETCs, EACs and Variance Reports. Work with program team to ensure the schedule/program plan is executing as planned. Working with Program Finance, analyze earned value monthly data to assess schedule variance (SV, SPI) and report on status and variances. Provide weekly /monthly project status updates including earned value performance. Perform risk analysis and risk planning on the schedule. Performs "what if" scenarios for individual program management teams. Advise Program Manager of risks that may affect project profit, costs, and on-time delivery Perform schedule configuration management to maintain program IMS data. Participate in program proposal process as part of proposal teams as needed. Must understand the various contract types, i.e. cost plus, T&M, FFP and ensure that all requirements of the prime contract are understood. Education & Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree and related technical training with at least 8 years of directly related experience (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience) Familiarity and experience with the following guidelines for program planning and control: GAO Schedule Assessment Guide EIA-748 Standard for Earned Value Management Systems NDIA Planning & Scheduling Excellence Guide DoD Earned Value Management Implementation Guide NDIA Predictive Measures Guide Candidates must be a US citizen and meet DRS security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the US government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #NPS