Senior Master Planner (Hybrid Preferred, Remote Work Considered)

Job Description

BAE Systems is a global defense, aerospace, and security company committed to protecting those who protect us. The company develops, manufactures, and supports advanced electronic systems, combat vehicles, aircraft, and naval platforms, providing critical capabilities to governments and military forces worldwide. By integrating cutting-edge technology with strategic engineering, BAE Systems delivers complex solutions across land, sea, air, and cyber domains to ensure national security and operational success in an ever-evolving global threat landscape.

At BAE Systems, we foster an environment where individuals feel empowered to contribute their best, supported by colleagues who are committed to shared goals. Open communication, mutual respect, and a willingness to help one another are fundamental to our success.

As a Senior Program Planner at BAE Systems, you will prepare, develop and coordinate the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet all program objectives. Ensures major projects and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including but not limited to finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality. Monitors program schedule performance, tracks plans and schedules, perform risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts. Utilizes Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas. Updates and prepares reports for internal stakeholders, leadership and external customers.

What we offer:

The Program Excellence (Px) organization includes both the Program Management Authority and the Program Planning team, providing a comprehensive foundation to drive program performance and a detailed Framework to develop and grow the staff and leadership within the function. The Px Program Planning team strives to continuously grow our skillset, competencies and contributions to support our stakeholders through a robust toolset, planning focused training and ambassador/mentor program. Come be part of an organization that truly impacts the ability to keep our warfighters safe.

Work Format

This role is intended to be performed in a hybrid / remote format, with the individual splitting their time between our sites in either Wayne, New Jersey or Greenlawn, New York, and remotely from an alternate work location. For the right individual, a full-time remote format may be considered.

We offer a competitive and flexible rewards package that includes:

• Innovative and rewarding career opportunities

• 9/80 work schedule. Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend with an off-Friday.

• Various outreach and multicultural groups that are all part of a well-established employee resource group that is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees

• Competitive tuition reimbursement benefits for both undergraduate and graduate degree pursuits.

• Robust and competitive health and wellness benefits

• 401(k) with company match

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Operations, Technical field of study, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar applicable discipline; or equivalent experience, and four (4) years of planning/scheduling experience; or a Master's Degree and three (3) year of related experience.

• Ability to develop an Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) that will guide program execution and serve as the basis for Earned Value performance.

• Lead the planning, establishment and maintenance of the Performance Measurement Baseline; including support of an Integrated Baseline Review (IBR).

• Understand trends using effective schedule metrics, suggests corrective actions in a timely manner and supports implementation.

• Proactively engages in program execution and risk management.

• Participate in the Risk Management process with the ability to perform Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) and provide analysis of the results to the program team.

• Review, recommend and implement, as appropriate, schedule work-around or recovery plans in a proactive manner

• Routinely assist program management by monitoring SPI/CPI and BEI/CEI performance and preparing schedule status reports for customer and/or business management reviews

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional work teams.

• Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures.

• Proficient in MS Project or other Planning SW, MS Excel, and MS Office applications.

• Experience with SSI Tool Set, WBS Pro, Deltek COBRA and Schedule Risk Software.

• Experience with project forecasting and analysis, particularly in a US Defense environment.

• Understanding and knowledge with regards to industry Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG).

• General understanding of US DoD schedule policies and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $90304 - $153517

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 Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.