Principal Analyst, Program Planning/Scheduling

Come join a company where what you do makes a difference. For over 50 years, Danbury Mission Technologies, located in Danbury, CT has forged groundbreaking technologies that have pushed the limits of physics, engineered the impossible, and provided actionable intelligence to keep our Armed Forces and nation safe. We are dedicated to helping you grow your career by using all your talents, insights and experiences in a welcoming team environment. Bring your passion, commitment and curiosity and come grow with us as together we work to make our world a safer place. We have a fantastic opportunity for an Principal Analyst, Program Planner/Scheduler.
Specific Requirements:
In this position, you will be responsible for:

• Lead the development and maintenance of the Program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) deliverables in accordance with the Data Item Description (DID) / Statement of Work (SOW)
• Lead daily/weekly program meetings to obtain status and develop and implement schedule recovery plans to ensure the program meets its milestones/commitments

• Maintain schedule integrity in compliance with DCMA requirements
• Lead cost/schedule integration, baseline, and change control management

• Drive implementation of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Full understanding of WBS hierarchies and implementation across products
• Active participant in proposal activities

• Prepare documentation and present at Integrated Baseline Review
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions
• Facilitate Enterprise Resource/Capacity Planning
• Serve as a lead planner and manage priorities across multiple programs
• Drive principles, theories, and concepts of scheduling into products and aid in peer development

Experience Required:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
• Proficient use of Microsoft Project software. Microsoft Project Server a plus

• Proficient in the principles, theories, and concepts of scheduling

• Proficient in creating Summary Schedules. Milestones Professional preferred
• Proficient execution of Schedule Risk Analysis (Monte Carlo Simulations)
• Proficient in Critical Path Analysis
• Proficient with Risk Management within IMS
• Proficient in managing Supplier Schedules and reflecting them in the program IMS
• Prepare and Present at Integrated Baseline Review and Program Reviews
• Ability to read engineering drawings and Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Experience with SAP or Equivalent Software

Education Requirements:

• 12 years planning/scheduling experience with BA/BS degree and/or equivalent experience

Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in fulfillment of our customers’ requirements. We believe in our mission, and we believe in supporting our employees. We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits.
In compliance with company policy, all newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated prior to beginning employment and must provide proof of full vaccination. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) prior to beginning employment.
Due to contract requirements, US citizenship is required. Additionally, if you are a dual citizen, the Company must obtain approval for you to have access to the information required for this position. You will not be able to begin employment until such approval is obtained and this may take several months.
No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Danbury Mission Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Type: Full-time