Schedule Analyst
Manassas, VA 
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Job Description
Schedule Analyst
Position Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Schedule Analyst to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

- Prepare, develop, coordinate, integrate, analyze, and maintain, integrated plans and schedules for proposals, projects, programs and major initiatives to meet program and/or project objectives.
- Track, plan, schedule and perform risk analysis for projects, programs and change activities throughout the lifecycle of a program.
- Support development of the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) if applicable, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and supporting elements, conduct comprehensive SRA, and drive program planning through the gated process in support of program requirements and objectives.
- Develop and support integration of program plans and schedules, horizontally and vertically, across company functional, product groups, suppliers, and partners.
- Coordinate and interface with other functions, such as finance, subcontracts, material controls and contracts.

Proposal Support - Work closely with program manager, capture lead and technical leads to:

- Reconcile detailed basis of estimates (BOEs) into the lowest level tasks in the IMS.
- Work with Supply Chain and Contracts to collect supplier quotes and subcontract proposals and incorporate into the IMS.
- Create a fully networked Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in Microsoft Project.
- Load Resources onto Tasks and Activity custom fields into the IMS.
- Ensure IMS adheres to industry standards, as required (ie: EVMS DFAR, DCMA 14-point, DECM).
- Perform Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), if required.

Project Planning - Work closely with program managers and technical leads to:

- Update proposal schedule to ensure contract compliance.
- Support Program Management Plan (PMP) generation.
- Plan the execution of setting the baseline IMS with the program team.
- Support the finance team with inputs for project costs.
- Perform Critical/Driving Path analysis.
- Assist program manager with regular planning cycles.

Progress/Performance Tracking:

- Facilitate project status updates with the support of the Program Office (at least monthly) using earned value principles.
- Meet regularly with technical leads and project managers to review project deadlines and activities; ensure Estimate to
- Complete (ETC) budgets, forecasts, and durations are properly reflected in the project schedule.
- Analyze schedule performance and review schedule variances.
- Perform schedule related risk and opportunity analysis and provide potential solutions to management.
- Perform what-if analysis to assess schedule impact and support recovery planning with program management.
- Perform and document schedule, event and change impact analysis.
- Maintain a disciplined revision control of all planning/schedule baselines.

Report Generation:

- Support the generation of internal and external reports (ie. Variance Reports)
- Extract various graphics from enterprise tools to support management reviews.

Minimum Requirements

- Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 6 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+4 years' related work experience, 10 years' related work experience, etc.).
- Experience with Development and/or Manufacturing contracts in the Aerospace Industry or related field.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project.
- Experience in applying and interpreting integrated cost/schedule and critical path methodologies.
- Demonstrated understanding of Earned Value (EV) management principles and the application to complex projects.
- Must be a U.S. Person.

Preferred Requirements

- Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.).
- Familiarity with Agile processes desired.
- Familiarity with Manufacturing and Production System Scheduling Integration into the IMS.

Physical Requirements

- Must be able to support occasional travel

Salary Range (Annualized USD)
  • Minimum Range: $77,000.00 to $130,000.00
  • Maximum Range: $96,000.00 to $130,000.00
Aurora Company Overview Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora's innovation is combined with Boeing's size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.
Equal Opportunity Employer Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Aurora Total Rewards At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Aurora Flight Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
6+ years
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