Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Sierra Space

. Lead establishment and maintenance of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for highly complex projects .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeCentennial • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $140,994 - $193,888 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance, with strong capabilities in Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) and data analysis. Proven ability to lead teams, prepare executive-level reports, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with contractual requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) DevelopmentSchedule Risk Assessments (SRA)Data Analysis Tools ProficiencyExecutive-Level PresentationsEarned Value (EV) Program Support

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Hard Skills

Schedule ManagementData AnalyticsCritical Path AnalysisVariance AnalysisRolling Wave PlanningMaster/Subproject Integrated Master SchedulesAdvanced Excel FeaturesQuantitative AnalysisProject Management MethodologiesDCMA Scheduling Best Practices

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Scheduling SoftwareData Analysis ToolsExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPAdvanced Degree in Industrial EngineeringAdvanced Degree in FinanceAdvanced Degree in AccountingAdvanced Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

DoDGovernment ContractingPublic Auditing PoliciesLabor Rate CompositionEarned Value Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead establishment and maintenance of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for highly complex projects
Perform in-depth critical path and variance analysis
Prepare executive-level reports and briefings for program leadership, senior management, and stakeholders
Lead preparation of schedules for all contract work
Lead and conduct Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) to identify and mitigate schedule risks
Incorporate contractual changes into the IMS following baseline change guidelines
Ensure schedules are realistic, achievable, and aligned with contractual requirements
Conduct Rolling Wave Planning
Interact with program stakeholders and customer Subject Matter Experts (SME)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information for schedule planning
Use data analysis tools for detailed schedule analysis
Provide actionable insights to support decision-making and schedule commitments
Lead and mentor team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree, or Master's degree plus 10 years of experience
Typically 12+ years of related experience
Recent experience leading teams both formally and informally
Experience delivering executive-level presentations and briefings
Experience with schedule management, management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical roles in business, program, or operations management
Ability to conduct Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA)
Proficiency in scheduling software and data analysis tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools
Experience preparing and presenting schedule reports to senior management
Demonstrated use of Master/Subproject Integrated Master Schedules
Demonstrated interaction with key program stakeholders and customer Subject Matter Experts (SME)
Experience supporting Earned Value (EV) Programs
Demonstrated knowledge of DCMA Scheduling best practices and compliance
Experience collecting data from several sources, performing analysis, and communicating data
Experience with advanced features in Excel, including Pivot Tables and Vlookups
Strong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools
Knowledge of DoD, government contracting, and/or public auditing policies and labor rate composition
Preferred: advanced degree in Industrial Engineering, finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
Preferred: PMP or similar certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Personal and professional development opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities