Project Controls Analyst I - Planner/Scheduler

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Project Controls Analyst I - Planner/Scheduler
Working as a Program Planner/Scheduler at Ball Aerospace 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. Tasks are performed under the general direction of program managers and functional managers, plus mentoring of senior Project Controls staff.
What You'll Do:

• Apply university acquired knowledge to solve simple problems. Actively seek to expand knowledge of scheduling and tools support as performed at Ball.
• Review the program contractual schedule requirements and work with the project controls staff to ensure requirements are met.
• Support the Project Controls staff on assigned programs with:
  • Baseline schedule development and maintenance.
  • Weekly and/or monthly schedule updates and attend schedule update meetings as required.
  • Development of schedule reports and provide in a timely manner to support customer deliverables.
  • Attendance at customer meetings as required.
  • Presentation of schedule information may be required to customer and management.
  • Support to the project controls cost analyst as required including quarterly eacs, rolling wave planning, variance analysis determination, cost and schedule integration, and other support as deemed necessary.
  • Recovery schedule development and implementation as deemed necessary.
  • What-if schedule inputs and analysis.
  • Support the development and maintenance of work center schedules as required.

• 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.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 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.
• Requires solid knowledge and proven experience in utilizing business principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are required.
• Ability to work in a team setting, coordinating group initiatives in order to bring a project to completion.
• Must have a positive attitude and willingness to take initiative.
• Experience using MS Project and Excel, along with other MS Office Products preferred.

On-Site Work Environment: 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 Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
Working Conditions:

• Ball Aerospace is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and other states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Relocation for this position is anot available.
Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE: $53,000 - $72,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.

US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED
Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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