Sr Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst; Clearance Required

Position Overview

The Sr Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst is responsible for leading the establishment and maintenance of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). The role involves performing in-depth analysis, preparing comprehensive reports, and ensuring program leadership receives accurate and detailed insight to facilitate decision‐making and keep programs on schedule.

• Lead the creation and maintenance of the program IMS, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and program objectives.
• Perform critical path and variance analysis and provide actionable insights to program leadership.
• Prepare and present schedule reports to stakeholders, maintaining transparency and accountability.
• Conduct Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) and Rolling Wave Planning to identify and mitigate potential schedule risks.
• Update the IMS to reflect contractual changes, following baseline change guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather required data for schedule planning and analysis.
• Use data analysis tools to perform detailed schedule analysis.
• Lead and mentor team members, providing guidance and support for professional growth.
• Interact with key program stakeholders and customer Subject Matter Experts (SME) to ensure alignment and effective communication.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience; a master’s degree with 6+ years of experience counts).
• Typically 8+ years of related experience.
• Recent experience leading teams both formally and informally.
• Experience with schedule management, industrial engineering, management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical roles in business, program, or operations management.
• Ability to lead and conduct Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA).
• Proficiency in scheduling software and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience preparing and presenting schedule reports to senior management.
• Demonstrated use of Master/Subproject Integrated Master Schedules.
• Experience collecting data from multiple sources, performing analysis, and communicating data.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Strong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DCMA scheduling best practices and compliance.

• Advanced degree in industrial engineering, finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• PMP or similar certification.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Project Web Access (PWA).
• Experience with Earned Value (EV) program support.
• Proven track record of leading complex projects and teams.

Pay Range: $ – $. Actual base compensation is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, education, experience, internal equity, and market competitiveness.

This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility. U.S. citizenship is required for employment and to obtain the necessary security clearance.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.