Sr. Program Planner I - Onsite - Tucson, AZ

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About Us:

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Job Summary:

Raytheon is seeking an experienced Program Management, Planning & Scheduling professional to join the Program Design & Planning organization. This position will be responsible for the development, maintenance and analysis of the Program Master Phasing Schedule and Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule developing the network and integrated workflow of schedule activities to ensure accurate, appropriate, and effective plan is established for the scope of work. Perform analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness of critical path, risk integration, IMS structure, and evaluate trends and schedule related metrics. Reviews and implements IMS coding, outlining structures and adherence to directives and department scheduling best practices. Depending upon the size and complexity of the effort, this role will be either assisting the lead scheduler / planner on a larger/more complex effort or responsible for a smaller effort.

This position is an onsite role in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Onsite support to the development and maintenance of program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in MS Project, based on requirements/scope provided by the customer.

• Detail plan and maintain the IMS throughout the program's lifecycle that incorporates contractual and programmatic changes into the IMS in order to maintain realistic, current contract schedule baselines

• Ensure the IMS is compliant with government customer requirements throughout all program phases

• Ensure the IMS is resource loaded for applicable scope with target budgets and demonstrates thorough cost and schedule integration

• Conduct detailed analysis of the IMS and supporting documents to ensure quality, completeness and compliance. The weekly/monthly business rhythms will require communication (electronically and verbally) of schedule status including but not limited to, results of critical path analysis, schedule variance analysis and the results of what-if exercises to the Planning Lead as well as Program Manager, customers and senior management as needed.

• Support EAC and LRE processes as they relate to the Program IMS

• Assist with development and maintenance of the Program Master Phasing Schedule using Milestones Professional Software.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field of study and a minimum of 5 years of Program Planning or Scheduling or Project Management experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years' experience.

• Prior work experience using software designed for creating and maintaining industry related schedules. (MS Project, Project Server, Primavera, Open Plan, or similar scheduling software)

• Prior work experience developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and/or evaluating critical path and/or workflow

• Prior work experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar business process

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. government issued security clearance is required. U. S. citizenship is required, as only U. S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior work experience analyzing schedule data including driving paths, schedule metrics and trends, and Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)

• Demonstrated experience with MS Office Suite

• Demonstrated understanding of product development principles including Agile Software development

• Ability to interface and influence at all levels of an organization with strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• Familiarity with any of the following:
  Achieving Process Excellence (APEX) SAP/R3, Microframe Project Manager (MPM) or similar EVMS tools and software applications such as Oracle ERP, Deltek Cobra and Deltek MPM Connect

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI)

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation Eligibility

Tucson, AZ:

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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX

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