Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst
The Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst at Confidential Client is responsible for developing and coordinating integrated master plans and schedules to meet program objectives. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, risk analysis, and use of project management techniques to track progress and resolve scheduling conflicts, supporting aerospace and defense projects in a hybrid work environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by Confidential Client — Engineering.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare, develop and maintain the integrated master plan (IMP) and integrated master schedule (IMS) to meet program goals.
- Ensure schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated across functional groups (finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, quality).
- Track program plans and schedules, perform schedule risk analysis, and identify/resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
- Use project management techniques (Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management) to monitor progress and surface variances.
- Support leadership with schedule updates, status reporting, and actionable recommendations to keep projects on track.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to validate schedule assumptions, resource needs, and key milestones.
Qualifications
Basic (required)
- Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years’ experience in program planning, project management, industrial engineering, or a similar planning function — OR a Master’s degree with entry-level experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
- Able to work a hybrid schedule in San Diego, CA (role also supports Palmdale, CA and Oklahoma City, OK locations).
- Able to obtain U.S. Government Secret clearance (U.S. Citizenship may be required for clearance).
Preferred
- Aerospace / defense industry experience.
- Awareness of Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Excel Macro / VBA skills.
- Experience with Deltek Cobra.
- Experience with Deltek Acumen Risk.
Work Location & Schedule
- Primary location for this posting: San Diego, CA (hybrid schedule).
- This role may also support Palmdale, CA or Oklahoma City, OK depending on business needs.
- Travel approximately 10% of the time.
- Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship may be required for certain roles.
Compensation & Benefits
- California salary band: $83,400 - $125,200 per year.
- Oklahoma City (Level 2) salary band: $68,200 - $102,400 per year.
- Primary level salary guideline: $68,200 - $125,200 per year.
- Total compensation may include overtime eligibility, shift differential, discretionary or annual bonuses, and other program-specific incentives.
- Confidential Client offers benefits including healthcare, retirement plan matching, paid holidays, and paid time off. Specific offers will be based on experience, education and location.
Why Join
- Work on complex, high-impact engineering programs with strong learning and career development opportunities.
- Collaborative team environment with flexible work arrangements.
- Exposure to program management best practices and modern planning tools.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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