Lead, Program Planner / Scheduler (Sign-On Bonus) 1

<span class="jobdescription"><p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Title: Lead, Program Planner / Scheduler </strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Code: 33998</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Location(s): Remote</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Schedule: 9/80 – Work 9 out of every 14 days (totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off)</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Job Description: </strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">L3Harris is seeking a <u>Lead Program Planner / Scheduler</u> who will be part of the Program Planning and Scheduling Department supporting various programs as assigned and contributing to functional tool and documentation development.  This requires an in-depth knowledge of Program Life Cycles to develop networked models in Microsoft Project Server from requirements documentation, bases of estimates, and execution team inputs, as well as experience working with EVMS in DFARs environments on major programs. Duties include the development and maintenance of complex resource loaded program schedules to support Critical Path analysis and the Earned Value Management System and supporting Program Management required analysis and reporting.  Qualified candidates will interface with all elements of the program team to develop Integrated Master Schedules, complete regular maintenance of the schedule, and provide analysis and reports as needed to support Program Management and Leadership decision making and will collaborate with business unit and corporate subject matter experts on processes and tools for program planning.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Essential Functions:</strong> </span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Utilize standard industry tools and techniques for the creation of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) that will reflect technical approach and execution plan, contract Statement of Work and data requirements, critical materials detail, traceability to the work breakdown structure, resource loading traceable to BOEs, and the capability to perform critical path analysis for complex development and production programs.  Primary tool is Microsoft Project Server.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Analyze and review subcontractor schedules and integrate subordinate schedules into the project schedule.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Analyze schedule for project critical path and advise management of changes to the critical path and projected milestone achievement performance.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Coordinate with Control Account Managers (CAM) and cross functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) members in the development, maintenance, and analysis of the schedule data that reflects their work scope.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Obtain and analyze data and status from affected organizations to prepare, update, and disseminate periodic project status reports.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Perform analysis of schedules for performance to plan variance and support corrective action to improve scheduling and planning processes.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Work within a team environment to provide insights into program scheduling trends and best practices to assist program teams with formulating achievable program schedules.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Perform Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) on key programs as part of standard work.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Collaborate with business unit and corporate program planning and management subject matter experts on tools and processes that support standard industry best practices.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Qualifications: </strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience; OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience; OR in lieu of a degree, minimum of 15 years of prior related experience.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) & Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) requirements. </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Preferred Additional Skills:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Significant experience with MS Project and/or MS Project Server.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Prior Experience in engineering and operations/manufacturing environment.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Government contractor / Aerospace & Defense industry background is preferred.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Knowledge of engineering processes, principles, and practice.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Knowledge of risk management concepts and risk analysis related to master schedules.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Knowledge of DoD EVMS Guidelines (ANSI-748C), Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD), and Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR).</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Strong communication skills (verbal and written).</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $98,500 -</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">$182,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $86,000 - $159,500. This is not a guarantee of </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">agreements</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">#LI-EB1</span></p> </span>

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