Analyst, Engineering, Data Science Manager

Position: Schedule Analyst
Overview

Tecolote Research, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Schedule Analyst to provide expert-level scheduling support for complex research, development, and production programs. This role requires deep technical expertise, leadership in schedule risk management, and a thorough understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of applicable experience, including at least 13-15 years in direct aerospace and R&D environments.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop, manage, and analyze detailed research, development, and production schedules for large and medium-scale programs and projects.
• Create and maintain Integrated Master Plans (IMPs) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMSs).
• Provide subject matter expertise in the use of integrated scheduling tools and techniques to support schedule and resource data integration.
• Perform and guide probabilistic schedule risk assessments and schedule health analyses using advanced tools and methodologies.
• Apply expert knowledge of Earned Value Management (EIA-748 standard) to align schedule, cost, and technical performance measures.
• Mentor and guide lower-level schedulers and cross-functional team members, including engineering and project control staff.
• Analyze and reconcile budget and resource requirements with program scope and timelines, and manage impacts due to evolving project parameters.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across NASA Centers, government agencies, industry, and academia on program scheduling, EVM, and project control strategies.
• Utilize a variety of commercial scheduling and analytical tools, including Microsoft Project, Primavera, and Acumen Fuse.
• Support schedule performance reporting and strategic planning efforts at senior management levels.
• May provide supervisory or management support within the project team or program office.

Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree required in the following:
  Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics.
• More than 15 years of applicable experience, including 13-15 years of direct experience in aerospace and/or research and development environments.
• Expert-level proficiency with commercial scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and Primavera.
• Advanced knowledge of EVM principles, particularly as they relate to schedule integration and performance.
• Extensive experience with schedule risk and health assessment tools (e.g., Acumen Fuse).
• Exceptional leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven track record of collaborating with senior stakeholders across government, academia, and industry.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Previous support for NASA or DoD programs.
• Familiarity with PPBE and other federal program management processes.
• Experience in supervisory or senior advisory roles related to scheduling and project controls.

Education

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.