Job Description
Job Overview:
Job Description
BAE Systems is a global defense, aerospace, and security company committed to protecting those who protect us. The company develops, manufactures, and supports advanced electronic systems, combat vehicles, aircraft, and naval platforms, providing critical capabilities to governments and military forces worldwide. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Senior Program Planner to join our FAST Labs product line in the Electronic Systems sector.
Sitting at the heart of BAE Systems Electronic Systems (ES), FAST Labs provides the next generation of technology across ES’s defense and commercial portfolios. FAST Labs™ is a world-class research and microelectronics production organization. Our vision, we secure the future through fearless innovation, fuels our curiosity, and propels our teams to take on ‘never been done before’ challenges. We believe how we work is just as important as what we work on, and we are guided by three key principles: We are one team who embraces the power of learning and collaboration; We innovate for impact; and Our innovation is multidimensional.
Work Format
This role is intended to be performed in a hybrid / remote format, with the individual splitting their time between our site in Merrimack, NH, and remotely from an alternate work location. For the right individual who meets the majority of our mandatory and preferred requirements, a full-time remote format may be considered.
Responsibilities include:
Provide Planning & Scheduling support to assigned programs, principally to develop and maintain the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet program objectives.
Perform schedule analysis and create weekly/monthly reports for Program Management Meetings (PMMs) and other forums.
Perform schedule risk analysis, including Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs), Critical Path Analysis, schedule variance assessments, and predictive performance analysis.
Participate in program Risk & Opportunity and Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) processes as needed by your program.
Ensure accurate and timely submission of all customer program schedule deliverables.
Prepare or update reports for internal stakeholders, leadership and external customers.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Skills and Education
Requires a bachelor’s degree in operations, Technical field of study, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar applicable discipline; or equivalent experience.
Requires four (4) years of planning/scheduling experience in a DoD environment; or a master’s degree and three (3) years of related experience.
Prior experience in developing program Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for program baselines and proposals in accordance with the program Statement of Work (SOW), Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and program requirements.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with Microsoft Project.
Preferred Skills and Education
Experience with Microsoft Project Server/Online and Power Bi Dashboards
Experience in Agile planning/execution, Critical Chain Project Management
Demonstrated experience in supporting successful DCMA Audits
Familiarity with the following planning tools: SSI macros and Presentation Professional, Barbecana Full Monte, forProject DCMA Analyzer, WBS Pro, Deltek Cobra
Secret Security Clearance
Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers.
