Job Description:
Raytheon Missile & Defense (RMD) is seeking an experienced program management, planning & scheduling professional to join the RMD Planning & Scheduling Department. This position is for a Technical Program Planner within Raytheon Missile & Defense in Portsmouth, RI. You will be assigned work on a program within the Seapower Capability Systems portfolio of programs and will be the focal point for all matters pertaining to schedule on the program or programs. You will be directly accountable for adherence to RMD and government policies in the area of scheduling and earned value. Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Lead and develop an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) based on requirements and scope as provided by the customer.
- Ensure IMS is compliant with government customer requirements throughout all program phases.
- Ensure IMS is resource loaded with target budgets and demonstrates thorough cost and schedule integration.
- Detail plan and maintain the IMS throughout the program’s lifecycle that incorporates contractual and programmatic changes into the IMS in order to maintain realistic, current contract schedule baselines.
- Conduct detailed analysis of the IMS and supporting documents to ensure quality, completeness and compliance. The weekly and monthly business rhythms will require communication (electronically and verbally) of schedule status including but not limited to, results of critical path analysis, schedule risk analysis (SRA), schedule variance analysis and the results of ‘what if’ exercises to the Program Manager, the customer and to senior management.
- Support EAC and LRE processes as they relate to the Program IMS.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of the Program Master Phasing Schedule.
Required Skills:
- 6+ years of Program Planning & Scheduling experience
- Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Project to manage and support Projects and Programs
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar business process
- Demonstrated knowledge in assisting team in evaluating and planning, scheduling and cost estimating tasks
- Demonstrated experience with MS Office suite products
- This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance. Except in rare circumstances, only US Citizens are eligible for a clearance.
Desired Skills:
- Experience in the area of analyzing and querying schedule data (including Schedule Metrics).
- Experience in leading project planning exercises, as well as the creation and maintenance of Integrated Master Plans and Master Schedules (IMP/IMS).
- Earned Value Management System (EVMS) expertise.
- Ability to decompose statements of work into their basic elements and transform them into a workable program plan.
- Intimately familiar with applicable Government regulations, especially pertaining to program planning and Earned Value compliance.
- Conversant in basic product development principles including Agile software development.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Ability to interface and influence at all levels of an organization with strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to thrive in a deadline-oriented environment
Required Education (including Major):
- Bachelor of Science (Technical or Engineering-Related Degree)
This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization. 154127
Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
