Program Scheduler

Job Description: This role is for a Senior Specialist, Program Scheduler.This person will be a direct employee working on programs within the Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) segment, Maritime division reporting to a Manager, Program Scheduler.In this role, the Senior Program Scheduler will manage complex projects or processes.The individual will communicate within and outside of their own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.This individual will make improvements to systems and processes, as well as contribute to the achievements of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results.Essential Functions: Performs schedule analysis in support of assigned programs or projects.Ensures major projects and program schedules and plans are integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts.Utilizes Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas.Ensures compliance with internal program procedures and project control system guidelines.May lead or participate in scheduling status reviews.Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Requires strong knowledge of program planning and scheduling.Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Project.Requires Earned Value Management experience.Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.Preferred Additional Skills: Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentation).Competent computer skills related to Microsoft office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Schedule Risk Analysis experience EVMS experience