Program Controls Principal Planner

Working as a Program Planner/Scheduler at BAE Systems Inc. Space and Mission Systems is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high‑tech team of people developing innovative products for the Aerospace and Defense industry. You will be responsible for developing a multi‑year plan that the team must follow to produce the customer deliverable. You will support the Execution Areas with development of standard reports and custom reports as needed.

This position will work from our Colorado location.

• Review customer contract, statement‑of‑work and CDRL requirements and develop a plan to meet requirements. Communicate plan to program team
• Work with the Control Account Managers (CAM) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to determine resource needs to support the work
• Lead the development and implementation of the program baseline to meet the Earned Value Management System Description requirements
• Work with CAMs to ensure schedule updates are entered into the IMS as provided
• Incorporate changes into the schedule baseline as required following proper change management process
• Provide the program with primary and secondary critical path analysis, variance to baseline analysis, and look‑ahead reporting
• Develop and issue all customer and management schedule reporting. Present schedule data as required
• Responsible for identifying, analyzing, and interpreting trends or patterns in schedules
• Maintain the integrity of schedules for audit purposes
• Work with management to prioritize business and information needs
• Work with management to assist in locating and defining new process improvement opportunities
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

This position requires regular in‑person engagement by working on‑site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non‑company locations may be required.

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

• BS degree in related field plus 6 or more years of related experience.
• Each higher‑level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Experienced using Microsoft Project 2019 or later
• Experienced using Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Understanding of and experience in working a full Earned Value Program
• Support development of programmatic opportunities/risks and their mitigation strategies. Provide inputs to risk manager.