Project Control Specialist

*** W2 Contract Only; no C2C; no 3rd Parties ***

*** Candidates MUST BE LOCAL / within commuting distance to Broomfield, CO ***

Title: Program Controls Analyst Principal – Planner/Scheduler

Location: Broomfield, CO

Setting: Hybrid - onsite 3 days/week (minimum); remote work 2 days/week

Contract Length: 12 months; possible extension &/or conversion to permanent hire

Overview: You will support the Execution Areas with the development of standard reports and custom reports as needed.

What You’ll Do:

• Review customer contract, statement-of-work and CDRL requirements and develop a plan to meet requirements. Communicate plan to program team
• Work with the Control Account Managers (CAM) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to determine resource needs to support the work
• Lead the development and implementation of the program baseline to meet the Earned Value Management System Description requirements
• Work with CAMs to ensure schedule updates are entered into the IMS as provided
• Incorporate changes into the schedule baseline as required following proper change management process
• Provide the program with primary and secondary critical path analysis, variance to baseline analysis, and look-ahead reporting
• Develop and issue all customer and management schedule reporting. Present schedule data as required
• Responsible for identifying, analyzing, and interpreting trends or patterns in schedules
• Maintain the integrity of schedules for audit purposes
• Work with management to prioritize business and information needs
• Work with management to assist in locating and defining new process improvement opportunities
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• BS degree in related field plus 6 or more years of related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Experienced using Microsoft Project 2019 or later
• Experienced using Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Understanding of and experience in working a full Earned Value Program
• Support development of programmatic opportunities/risks and their mitigation strategies. Provide inputs to risk manager.

What are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements of this position?

• BS degree in related field plus 6 or more years of related experience.
• Experience developing/maintaining schedules on multiple programs using Microsoft Project.
• Understanding of and 5 years or more experience working in an earned value environment.