Spec, Program Scheduler

Spec, Program Scheduler

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

L3Harris Defense Electronic Systems (DES), a division of L3Harris, provides precision electronic components, subsystems, and systems for the DOD and international allies. L3Harris DES specializes in the design and manufacture of fuses, ignition safety devices, proximity sensors, GPS navigation systems, aerospace status indicators, and range and test solutions.

The L3Harris Interstate Electronics Corporation business was founded in 1956 and for over 65 years IEC has played a key role in the most successful defense system of modern history. With sites in Anaheim, CA, Cape Canaveral, FL, and Crystal City, VA, IEC is a recognized industry leader in defense and security solutions, providing critical technology advancements in the areas of GPS/Position Navigation and Timing, and Range and Test Solutions. We offer competitive benefits, an alternative 4/10 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.

Job Description: The Specialist, Program Scheduler will develop and maintain complex integrated schedules for all budgeted work, incorporates changes, challenges inputs to the schedules from the cost account managers, and aggressively resolves issues. Helps in development and preparation of formal project-level Master Schedules. Obtains, analyzes, and incorporates monthly status information and prepares accompanying narrative reports.

Essential Functions:

• Develop integrated master schedules using IMP, SOW and WBS.
• Perform Driving Path Analysis, Critical Path Analysis, Schedule Risk Analysis, and Schedule Metric Analysis
• Conduct DCMA 14 Point analysis and other related schedule validations.
• Create High Level Schedule Charts for monthly Internal Program Reviews
• Perform and advise CAMs of Schedule Risk Analysis (SRAs).
• Makes/recommends substantial improvements to systems and processes.
• 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.
• Attend and lead scheduling status reviews and conduct briefings with senior leaders, which requires ability to communicate matters of importance to the function or business area.
• Lead creation of Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) Deliverables
• Supporting joint surveillance reviews (JSRs) with DCMA
• Ensure compliance with internal program procedures and project control system guidelines.
• Work consists of making significant improvements of processes, systems, solutions, or products to enhance performance of job area.
• Communicates within and outside of own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.) when necessary.
• Explain, interpret, and gain cooperation on policies, procedures, and practices.
• Attend and lead scheduling status reviews and conduct briefings with senior leaders which requires ability to communicate matters of importance to the function or business area.
• Work to influence others to accept individual or team’s views or practices and changes to concepts, practices, and approaches.
• Candidate would work onsite for the first 6 months. After 6 months, based on performance, candidate could be remote.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• US Citizenship is required for this position.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Advanced Experience using Microsoft Project
• Fundamentals of Planning, with Cost/Schedule integration and Schedule Analysis
• Critical Path Analysis
• Schedule Metric Analysis – BEI, CPLI, SPI etc.
• Schedule Risk Analysis
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with frequent demanding deadlines.
• Experience Empower
• Ability to work with individual contributors in varied locations within CONUS.
• Experience with Empower
• Experience with IPMR and CDRL development
• DOD Secret Clearance

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $66,000 - $123,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements

Spec, Program Scheduler