Integrated Program Planner Sr Stf - E5

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   WHAT WE’RE DOING At Rotary and Mission Systems, we are at the forefront of innovation, driving the development and deployment of cutting-edge technology in the field of mission defense. We solve the great problems of our times with innovative technologies that define eras. While no one knows what's going to change the world next, our people are already working on it.

You are a detail-oriented planning professional with experience in Earned Value Management and network scheduling who can translate complex data into actionable project briefings. You possess the technical skills to manage integrated master schedules and the communication ability to influence stakeholders across an integrated team.   THE WORK Program Planning – What It Is & Why It Matters Program planning is the backbone of successful, complex projects. Planners translate strategic goals into detailed, time‑phased schedules, identify risks, and provide the data that leaders need to make informed decisions. Think of it as the “navigation system” for multidisciplinary programs - guiding resources, milestones, and deliverables from concept to completion. If you have ever coordinated construction timelines, managed curriculum rollouts, planned hospitality events, coordinated healthcare programs, overseen product launches, or synchronized mission‑critical operations, you already practice the core of program planning. This role gives you the chance to sharpen those skills, learn industry leading tools, and grow a career that directly supports national defense and aerospace innovation. This position is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and will serve as a Planning Lead on our Command Control Battle Management Communications (C2BMC) program.  Schedule Development & Integration • Partners with Program & Senior Management to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance by facilitating integration across all functions. • Responsible for developing compliant Integrated Program Schedules which accurately validate the flow, budget, and resources required to execute contractual scope and overarching program strategy. • Ensures vertical and horizontal integration, and cost/schedule integration between all schedules and other program artifacts. • Interfaces with program management, senior management and the customer as the programs planning integrator. Analysis & Performance Management • Provides the program with time‑phased critical path predictive analysis and actionable planning data, and develops recommended solutions to programmatic execution conflicts. • Ensures all commitments are tracked, monitored and statused. • Devises modeling and measuring techniques to integrate risks and opportunities with schedule and cost baseline, and to perform schedule risk assessments. • Utilizes performance and health metrics analyses to drive actions resulting in improved program performance. Planning & Proposal Support • Prepares/coordinates the development of planning artifacts for solicitation response.   Basic Qualifications 
 •Bachelor's Degree with 4 or more years of relevant professional experience in planning or scheduling •Experience in a project management schedule networking tool such as Open Plan (preferred), MS Project, or another comparable scheduling/planning tool •Experience with fully networked, resource loaded labor hour schedules, integrity checks, and critical path methodology •Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and practices including Cost/Schedule Integration and Earned Value Metrics •Proficient with Microsoft Office applications •Experience leading cross-functional teams, projects, or programs •Experience presenting to leadership, customers, or other stakeholders •Experience with MDA as a customer •Active TS/SCI security clearance Desired Skills 
 Expert experience in a schedule networking tool, such as Deltek OpenPlan (preferred)