Senior Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Sierra Nevada Corporation

. Lead preparation, development, and coordination of integrated master plans and schedules for highly complex projects .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project planning and scheduling, including advanced techniques such as Critical Path Analysis and Schedule Risk Analysis. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Project and implementing Earned Value Management principles to ensure project success and compliance.

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Project Planning And SchedulingMicrosoft Project ProficiencyEarned Value Management (EVM)Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) DevelopmentSchedule Risk Analysis

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Hard Skills

Critical Path AnalysisSchedule Performance AnalysisResource-Loaded Integrated Master SchedulesGantt Chart DevelopmentPERT Chart DevelopmentMilestone Chart DevelopmentWork Breakdown Structure (WBS) DevelopmentRolling Wave PlanningHealth AssessmentsSchedule Compliance Evaluation

Soft Skills

Mentoring And CoachingCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingFollow-Up Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Project ProfessionalScheduling ToolsetProject Management ToolsIntegrated Master Plan (IMP)Schedule Risk Assessment Tools

Industry Keywords

DoDGovernment ContractingPublic Auditing PoliciesEngineering Design ConceptsLife Cycle Concepts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead preparation, development, and coordination of integrated master plans and schedules for highly complex projects
Oversee tracking and maintenance of project plans and schedules to ensure horizontal and vertical integration across the enterprise
Conduct advanced risk analysis to identify and proactively mitigate schedule risks
Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts using Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, and other advanced project management techniques
Evaluate schedule compliance, identify reasons for completion shortfalls, and implement corrective actions
Prepare and present detailed schedule-status reports and presentations to senior stakeholders
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and comprehensive scheduling data
Support program management in developing and implementing advanced scheduling best practices
Mentor and guide junior and intermediate analysts on advanced scheduling techniques
Oversee coordination, generation, and integration of Schedule Risk Assessments for complex, large-scale projects
Analyze schedule data and provide insights and recommendations
Prepare and deliver in-depth reports and presentations to senior leadership and customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree targeting Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
6+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling, or a related field
Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications; in the absence of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience is required
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience
Proficient in Microsoft Project Professional or other similar scheduling tool or similar schedule toolset
Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or similar schedule toolset
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and systems
Understanding of DCMA 14-point & IPMDAR DI_MGMT-81861
Understanding of Mil Standard 881
Ability to apply Critical Path Analysis and Schedule Risk Analysis
Understanding of and ability to apply Schedule Performance and Health Metric Analysis
Experience in assembling and building Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship status is required
Knowledge of engineering design and life cycle concepts
Understanding of Event versus Product based schedules
Understanding of Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development
Understanding of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development
Experience in developing and maintaining resource-loaded integrated master schedules, including detailed schedule analysis, rolling wave planning, health assessments, schedule risk assessments, and critical/driving path analysis
Ability to facilitate resource leveling, validate remaining work, and identify and resolve critical path conflicts
Experience in coaching, mentoring, and teaching
Ability to develop and conduct relevant stakeholder learning sessions
Ability to work across multiple software systems and comprehend system relationships
Foundational understanding of Program Management processes
Knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and/or public auditing policies, standards, and procedures
Willingness to support employee training, including new employee onboarding and continuous education curriculum
Experience working with major subcontract partners, analyzing, vetting, and integrating subcontractor schedules
Ability to proactively drive conversations and ask detailed questions
Excellent follow-up/follow-through skills
Comfortable collaborating with multi-faceted teams to drive issues to closure
Ability to communicate workload status and raise roadblocks/issues for mitigation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive pay based upon performance
Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Tuition reimbursement