Sr. Program Planner II - Onsite

Program Management, Planning & Scheduling Professional – Program Design & Planning

Location:

McKinney, TX (US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A BLDG)

Date Posted:

Security Clearance:
DoD Secret (Active and existing clearance required after Day1)

Salary Range: $107,500 – $204,500

• Develop, maintain and analyze the Program Master Phasing Schedule and Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule.
• Ensure accurate and effective plans through network and integrated workflow of schedule activities.
• Analyze critical path, risk integration, IMS structure and evaluate trends and schedule‑related metrics.
• Prepare IMS coding, outlining structures and ensure adherence to directives and department scheduling best practices.
• Lead scheduling/planning on larger or complex efforts or manage multiple smaller efforts.
• Integrate program technical and programmatic solutions into the IMS baseline plan, ensuring cost, schedule and technical requirements are fully integrated.
• Maintain fully compliant Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) based on customer requirements.
• Ensure program plan and IMS align with IPDS and program life cycle.
• Review IMS planned work for accuracy, identifying missing or improperly planned work.
• Utilize and recommend alternative/supplemental program management plans/artifacts (HUM, MPS, First Unit Flow).
• Conduct and explain Schedule Risk Analysis results, integrate mitigation plans into the IMS and schedule risks into the Risk Management process.
• Provide weekly and monthly planning metrics on schedule status, baseline maintenance, critical path analysis, schedule variance analysis and network logic validation using EVMS processes.
• Mentor and train junior planners.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8years of Program Planning, Scheduling or Project Management experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5years of experience.
• Experience using industry‑related scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan).
• Experience developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and/or evaluating critical path and workflow.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar business process.

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM.
• Ability to facilitate effective integration and maintenance of technical, schedule and cost in an EVMS environment.
• Proficiency in integrating and modeling program technical solutions into the IMS.
• Skill in interpreting/analyzing Schedule Risk Analysis results, program schedule risk/opportunity drivers and schedule probability of success.
• Collaborative ability with Planning and functional organization SMEs.
• Understanding of hardware/software development life cycle and exposure to agile methodologies.
• Leadership experience in scheduling and EVMS techniques for teams of varying size and background.
• Process improvement mindset and problem‑solving skills.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Short‑term disability, long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules and employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off and holidays.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to performance and agreement).

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40days from the posting date. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section
503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.