Role: Master Planner
Client: DOD-Aerospace
Location: Palmdale, CA
Duration: 1-year contract
Hourly Rate: up to $130/hr (W2, non-benefited)
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance is required to start
Position Description:
- Provide planning and scheduling support to meet mission requirements at multiple locations.
- Assist in developing and maintaining components of the Program Integrated Master Schedule.
- Develop proposal schedules.
- Review and support the development of the Statement of Work and Basis of Estimate.
- Advise the Program Management team on potential contractual impacts and critical events that may affect delivery or cost.
- Ensure communication and cross-coordination with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
- Utilize and apply Critical Path Methodology in schedule network development and analysis.
- Develop and refine knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Interact with various program functional organizations such as engineering, procurement, contracts, business management, and production.
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment.
- Prepare status reports and metrics.
- Make presentations as required.
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience with Critical Path Methodology
- Experience with the Deltek Open Plan scheduling tool
- Experience in schedule control processes, proposal development, internal and external audits, and project management integration
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project
- Experience providing risk and opportunity analysis input
- Ability to work independently across technical teams to develop a basic understanding of the technical product
- Experience with Capture, Research & Development, production scheduling requirements, and dependencies between functions
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
Required Experience & Education:
Bachelor's Degree & 9+ years of related work experience is required
If interested in learning more about this position, please submit your resume and I will call back with more information.