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 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $131,010 - $180,139 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project planning and scheduling, utilizing advanced techniques such as Critical Path Analysis and Schedule Risk Analysis. Proficient in Microsoft Project Professional and knowledgeable in Earned Value Management principles, with a strong ability to mentor and guide teams in best practices.

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Project Planning And SchedulingMicrosoft Project ProfessionalEarned Value Management (EVM)Critical Path AnalysisSchedule Risk Analysis

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Hard Skills

Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)Schedule Performance And Health Metric AnalysisAdvanced Risk AnalysisGantt ChartsPERT ChartsMilestone ChartsSchedule Compliance EvaluationCorrective Actions ImplementationSchedule Risk AssessmentsEngineering Design And Life Cycle Concepts

Soft Skills

Excellent Follow-Up SkillsProactive CommunicationCollaboration With Multifaceted TeamsMentoring And Guiding AnalystsDetail-Oriented

Industry Keywords

DCMA 14-PointIPMDAR DI_MGMT-81861Mil Standard 881Project ManagementBusiness Administration

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 for horizontal and vertical enterprise integration
Conduct advanced risk analysis and proactively mitigate schedule risks
Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts using Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, and advanced project management techniques
Evaluate schedule compliance and identify completion shortfalls, implementing 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
Coordinate, generate, and integrate 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 may substitute for the required educational qualifications; without a degree, 10 years of related experience is required
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Project Professional or similar scheduling tools
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and systems
Understanding of DCMA 14-point and IPMDAR DI_MGMT-81861
Understanding of Mil Standard 881
Ability to apply Critical Path Analysis and Schedule Risk Analysis
Understanding and ability to apply Schedule Performance and Health Metric Analysis
Knowledge of engineering design and life cycle concepts
Experience assembling and building Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility
Ability to proactively drive conversations and ask detailed questions
Excellent follow-up/follow-through skills
Comfortable collaborating with multifaceted teams
Ability to communicate workload status and raise roadblocks/issues
Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment
Ability to work on a computer for extended periods
Strong hand/finger dexterity for computer tasks
Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 20 pounds
May require occasional travel for training or meetings

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