Program Scheduler

Job ID: 110526

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Naval Power Systems’ commitment to and investment in our people, products, and customers is the foundation of who we are. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, generous time off, and a fun and flexible working environment. Some of our great benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs, a 9/80 work schedule allowing for every other Friday off (!), a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and an attractive company match, company paid Life & Disability Insurance, a Charitable Match Program & Paid Volunteer Time Off, a Paid Parental Leave program, an Employee Wellness Program, a Tuition Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) promoting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and so much more!

Join our Danbury, CT Program Management Office (PMO) as a Program Scheduler. In this role, you will provide direct support to Program Managers and the greater program team by developing compliant Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) which accurately and comprehensively formalize the contractual scope, flow and resources required to execute and meet all program objectives for the duration of the program.

You may lead or participate in scheduling status reviews, provide guidance to program team members, and work with the technical community, operations community and program management to translate authorized customer requirements into the performance measurement baseline. In addition, this role will interface with program management, senior management and the contractual customer as the program’s planning integrator.

• Establish complex program plans and conduct in-depth research to define program requirements
• Provide expertise on proposals to identify most appropriate methods to meet project requirements outlined in the Statement of Work
• Utilize Gantt, Critical path, Driving Path, Variance metrics, 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
• Work with Program Manager and Program Finance to develop ETCs, EACs, and Variance Reports
• Work with program team to ensure the schedule/program plan is executing as planned
• Working with Program Finance, analyze earned value monthly data to assess schedule variance (SV, SPI) and report on status and variances
• Provide weekly/monthly project status updates including earned value performance
• Perform risk analysis and risk planning on the schedule
• Performs "what if" scenarios for individual program management teams; advise Program Manager of risks that may affect project profit, costs, and on-time delivery
• Consult with management and customers on modifications for optimum schedules

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and at least 4 years of related experience working with government programs
• Familiarity and experience with the guidelines for program planning and control including GAO Schedule Assessment Guide, EIA-748 Standard for Earned Value Management Systems
• Strong understanding of the various contract types: cost plus, T&M, FFP and ensure that all requirements of the prime contract are understood.
• Excellent communication skills, an active listener, able to make quick and informed decisions and manage conflict
• Candidates must be US citizens (no dual citizenship) and meet DRS security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the US government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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