Senior Specialist - Project Controls Planner/Scheduler

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Senior Specialist - Project Controls 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 deliverables.
Lead the project controls area with responsibility for Program Planning, Schedule/Baseline Development, Program Baseline/Schedule Execution, and Program Closeout.
What You'll Do:

• Recognized as Ball Aerospace expert in Project Controls with responsibility for interfacing with customer and industry experts.
• Program Planning:
  • Implement company policies/procedures related to Project Controls.
  • Review customer contract and statement-of-work requirements and develop plan to meet requirements. Communicate plan to program team.
  • Implement EIA 748 Guidelines and IPMR DID Requirements as applicable.
  • Create a schedule management plan to develop the schedule and document schedule assumptions and constraints.
  • Lead the program team in the development of the program IMS
  • Task and guide junior-level analysts when assigned to the same program.
  • Implement program baseline to meet the Ball Aerospace Earned Value Management System Description requirements
  • Lead the program team efforts toward development of the Performance Measurement Baseline.
  • Support development of programmatic opportunities/risks and their mitigation strategies. Provide inputs to risk manager.
  • Implement a formal work authorization system.
• Baseline/Schedule Development:
  • Assist program team in development of CWBS, CWBS Dictionary, CWBS Index, OBS and RAM
  • Assist CAMs/IPTs with Control Account planning and development for cost and schedule.
  • Cross-reference the schedule with the SOW, WBS, OBS, and product structure.
  • Determine tasks on critical path seem appropriate from a technical and risk standpoint.
• Baseline Setup and Maintenance:
  • Determine if schedule provides relevant and current status and forecast of completion dates for all authorized work and are aligned in the cost system.
  • Run schedule risk analysis tool as needed and take any necessary corrective actions based on the results.
  • Incorporate changes into the baselines as required following proper change process.
  • Provide comprehensive schedule analysis to Program Manager and customer.
  • Lead subcontract and material baseline development, maintenance and analysis.
  • Lead IBR preparation and execution.
  • Participate in JSR's and other DCMA reviews as required.
  • Support Quarterly EAC development and analysis.
  • Support Cost Analysts with funds reporting and analysis, fee accrual probability analysis, and rate analysis.
  • Coordinate recovery planning, as needed.
• Program Closeout:
  • Archive copy of final schedule.
  • Add significant instrument and satellite programs to the historical data base for use with proposals and IBR's.
  • Recommend and maintain any additional historical data bases pertinent to assigned business unit.
  • WBS closure and reconciliation.
  • Closeout documentation development and reporting.
• Support sales forecast development
• Ensure that proposals and programs are compliant with regulatory requirements and conducted in accordance with Ball Aerospace best practices.
• Participate in the creation and implementation of new or updated Ball Aerospace policies and procedures.
• 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:

• BS in related field plus 12 years or more 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 greater.
• Experienced resource loading schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Experienced using Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook).

Flexible On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site for three or more days per work week. 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.

A current DoD clearance and/or SCI access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position, however applicant must be willing and eligible for submission within 60-90 days after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access. By applying to this position, you are agreeing to complete a National Security Clearance Pre-Screen Questionnaire to evaluate your general ability to obtain the required security clearance or government customer access associated with this position.
Relocation for this position is available.
Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE: $124,500 - $172,500 (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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