Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst III

Sierra Space Careers:

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission‑ready throughout space.

We are mission‑driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

The Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst III is responsible for developing and/or supporting the establishment and maintenance of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). This role involves performing detailed analysis and preparing reports to ensure program leadership is provided with accurate and detailed analysis to facilitate decision making and that programs meet or exceed schedule commitments. The analyst will independently develop and/or participate in the preparation of schedules for all contract work and conduct critical path analysis, variance analysis, and Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) as required.

In addition, the analyst will stay aware of and incorporate contractual changes into the IMS following developed baseline change guidelines to maintain realistic contract schedule baselines.

In this role, you will provide support for establishing and maintaining the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring it aligns with contractual requirements and program objectives. You will perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure that programs meet or exceed schedule commitments. By participating in the preparation of schedules for all contract work, you will assist in conducting critical path and variance analysis to identify risks and opportunities.

Staying aware of and incorporating contractual changes into the IMS, you will maintain realistic contract schedule baselines to support program success. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, you will gather necessary information for schedule planning and utilize data analysis tools to perform detailed schedule analysis. Additionally, you will prepare and present schedule reports to stakeholders, providing actionable insights and maintaining transparency.

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space‑based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower.

We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience).
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with Schedule Management, Industrial Engineering, management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical roles in business, program, or operations management.
• 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 in preparing and presenting schedule reports to senior management.
• Experience collecting data from several sources, performing analysis, and communicating data.
• Experience with advanced features in Excel (i.e., Pivot Tables, Vlookups, etc.).
• Strong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of DCMA compliance, schedule development and management best practices.
• Understanding of Master/Subproject Integrated Master Schedules.

• Advanced degree in Industrial Engineering, finance, accounting, business administration,…