Master Planner I

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a entry level Master Planner to join its organization.
Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the research, development, implementation, and maintenance of integrated master plans and schedules, processes, and practices.
• Responsible for the monitoring and measurement of progress, the identification and working of program-wide issues, and addressing of tasks received from project management and external agencies with respect to integrated master schedules and plans.
• Assist with the integration of activities of all functions in the contract, ensuring that they flow smoothly together to achieve the objective results.
• Assist in the definition of, and articulate problems in the conduct of the program, and propose and help implement workable solutions to remedy those problems.
• Prepare presentations to senior management containing metrics and explanations of data.
• Assist in negotiation with the customer to achieve a BAE Systems' advantage in the scheduling and management of the program.
• Responsible for contract deliverables related to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Integrated Master Plan (IMP).
• Assist in the coordination of program-wide review meetings with appropriate personnel (i.e., team leads, government contacts and program management) by coordinating agendas and minutes.
• Assist in the closure of assigned follow-up actions resulting from program-wide reviews.
• Lead program review meetings for scheduling.
• Support the staff in preparing to pass all internal and external audits.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of experience
• MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to coordinate and communicate with IPT leads, program management, and customer representatives.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner to customer/management.
• Ability to learn how to maintain integrated program plan and schedule system that analyzes, integrates, and formats cost/schedule information to program management and customers.
• Ability to provide risk reduction implementation plans to project personnel.
• Ability to learn overall program life cycle activities and how they relate to the integrated master schedule and the claiming of earned value.
• Ability to function with direct guidance and achieve job objectives with a degree of independence.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability to learn/utilize scheduling and planning tools such as Open Plan to assist the IPT's in development of meaningful schedules.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $53680 - $91300
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.