SCHEDULE ANALYST (ADV)
LOCATION: Huntsville, AL (hybrid)
SUMMARY: The Schedule Analyst will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
1. IMS Maintenance and Reporting:-
Effectively incorporate, status, and analyze information into the Government IMS from various sources.
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Provide critical path impact analysis and recommend conflict resolution actions.
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Utilize Milestones Professional for program-level reporting and analysis, ensuring minimal supervision in defining project schedules.
2. MS Project Server IMS Management:-
Create, publish, and maintain a Microsoft Project Professional IMS on a Government Microsoft Project Server.
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Ensure this IMS effectively depicts a critical path and maintain it parallel to the Program IMS.
3. Schedule Baseline and Critical Path Reporting:-
Generate and upkeep a top-level schedule baseline and critical path report in formats defined by MDA, utilizing Milestones Professional.
4. Advanced Analysis and Leadership Support:-
Conduct expert-level schedule analysis, including Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs), and develop analysis presentations for senior leadership.
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Support and brief at senior-level meetings and undertake special projects, including "what if" scenario analysis.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:-
Education & Certification: BA/BS in a related field with 10 years relevant experience required. MA/MS, PMP (Project Management Professional), or PMI-SP (PMI Scheduling Professional) certifications may substitute for 3 years of experience.
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Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of direct experience related to scheduling and planning. Advanced knowledge and experience with scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project Professional, Primavera, Open Plan).
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Scheduling Methodologies: Extensive understanding and experience in the application of all scheduling methodologies.
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Software Tools Proficiency: Advanced-level ability to utilize various schedule software tools to create schedules, perform schedule analytics, trend analysis, and risk assessments.
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Leadership Support & Development: Experienced in advising and supporting the development of internal scheduling policies, managing battle rhythms for analysis, and reporting. Ability to conduct Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs).
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Collaboration & Training: Ability to collaborate with all levels across projects to extrapolate critical information for schedule development, maintenance, and analysis. Capable of teaching/training basic and intermediate level schedulers on scheduling techniques and industry best practices.
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Analysis & Presentation Skills: Ability to develop expert-level analysis presentations based on program structure and execution and present results to senior leadership.
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Meeting Support & Special Projects: Ability to support/brief senior-level meetings, conduct “what if” analyses, and support special projects as required.
COMPUTER SKILLS:-
Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment
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Proficient with the standard Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CLEARANCE:-
Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES (Desired):-
Strong programming skills in Microsoft Office/Project VBA.
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Experience in Department of Defense and/or MDA Programs.
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Detailed knowledge in the DoD system acquisition life cycle, acquisition, procurement, and contracting is highly desirable
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:-
Must be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
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Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format.
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May be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 15 pounds.
BCF Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
BCF Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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