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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. Senior Project Schedule Analyst in Orlando, Florida
Job Descriptions:
Ready for What’s Next? At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos has opportunity for two Senior Project Schedule Analysts to join a dynamic team in Orlando, FL.
The Senior Project Schedule Analysts will develop and monitor execution schedules in support of both proposals and programs of record in accordance with (IAW) Kratos' business process and customer requirements (Government & Commercial). Participate in proposal preparation planning including acquisition phasing, baseline pricing documents and preparation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Integrated Master Plans (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedules for solicitation response. Work with Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads and program managers to establish an integrated master schedule, manage schedule status, manage performance measurement baselines (PMBs), perform critical path analysis and slack management, perform schedule analysis (e.g. DCMA 14-point assessment), and communicate to management and customer.
Opportunity Defined
Familiarity with design and development/manufacturing of systems complying with DoD contracts, specifications, standards
Ability to organize project activities into a logical progression of events leading to successful completion of all program requirements
Ability to align tasks with true successor and predecessors requirements that identify the realistic critical path of a project
Experience using Earned Value Management in order to develop compliant schedules that form the basis for accurate metrics, analysis, and corrective action plans
Ability to understand and develop schedules implementing program requirements necessary to meet life cycle phase entry and exit criteria, appropriate Earned Value Techniques are applied, and regular status activities are performed
Ability to understand Work Breakdown Structure task approach and organize schedules to provide a mechanism for capturing WBS element resources
Ability to analyze existing project schedules and provide guidance and direction for organizing projects to present critical path and workaround options for meeting program requirements
Ability to implement an MS Project Server environment and provide a company master schedule for all active projects
Ability to put together training curriculum for MS Project (taught to management team with varying degrees of proficiency with MS Project)
Ability to develop written processes and procedures on the management team's use of MS Project to further institutionalize standard operating procedures
Experience with the establishment of CMMI and ISO 9001 processes within a company
Validating the accuracy of the schedules in predicting or projecting ahead the accomplishment of key milestones that indicate a project is on schedule
Works closely with program managers in revising and assisting them in correctly updating schedules to accurately re-program work and identifying resources required to complete their projects
Work with business operations to support development of common tools, processes and training related to schedule development, integration, analysis and maintenance
Required Experience:
BA or BS degree in Business Administration, Management Science, or technical degree related to manufacturing or engineering
MS in Management Science or an Advanced engineering or Technical degree not required but is a definite plus
Need to have 10 years of relevant experience with proven use of MS Project as a primary management tool
Past experience in management in a manufacturing or product production environment
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
Expert-level knowledge of MS Project
Experience with MS Project Server
Able to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to teach and instruct other mangers in use of MS Project. Must be able to communicate effectively with senior members of the management team and especially to explain or defend project schedule layouts
Smoke-free environment, standard office setting
Sits for long periods of time in front of computer
Preferred Skills and Experience
MS Project certified, past experience in teaching use of MS Project is highly desirable
past teaching experience in an engineering or technical field would be helpful
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Competitive salary based on experience and education
Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.
Keyword: Project Scheduler, schedule risk analysis, MS Project and EVMS
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