Strategic Planning Analyst jobs in Danbury, CT

As a Senior Program Planning/Scheduling Analyst, you will work in a cross-functional team collaborating with the business leaders and delivering real-time solutions to our clients. You will interface with program management, finance, internal/external customers, functional leads, engineering, operations and control account managers (CAMs) to drive program execution. 

This role will give you exposure within the aerospace industry and promote career growth within the field. In this role you will experience working on programs that involve high precision optics and electronics used in space as well as ground-based threat detection warning systems. A passion for organization, close attention to detail, and an analytical mindset are some of the most important skills needed in this role. To succeed as a planning/scheduling analyst, you will use your interpersonal skills to collaborate in a team environment, communicate effectively and manage deadline driven tasks.

Offering a $10K sign on bonus!

Key Responsibilities

• 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/or develop and implement schedule recovery plans to ensure the program meets its milestones/commitments
• Maintain schedule integrity in compliance with DCMA requirements
• Integrate cost/schedule, Baseline and Change Control Management
• Implement Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Incorporate WBS hierarchies within IMS
• Obtain and communicate program status, risks, and opportunities with key stake holders
• Active participant in proposal activities
• Experience with an Integrated Baseline Review
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions

Education/Certifications

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

Experience/Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance
• Proficient use of Microsoft Project software, Microsoft Project Server a plus
• Ability to execute the principles, theories, and concepts of scheduling 
• Ability to create Summary Schedules. Milestones Professional preferred
• Ability to perform/report on Schedule Risk Analysis (Monte Carlo Simulations)
• Demonstrated ability to perform Critical Path Analysis
• Experience with Risk Management within IMS
• Experience with managing Supplier Schedules
• Familiar with Integrated Baseline Review
• Experience with using SAP or Equivalent Software

The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT. Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We’re close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities – great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

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.

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

Due to contract requirements, US citizenship is required. Additionally, if you are a dual citizen (a citizen of the US and another country), 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.

Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. For your information, here is the form the government requires to begin the process of obtaining a clearance: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position. 

ARKA Group L.P. 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.