Job Title: Business Scheduling & Control Specialist 2
Location: Houston, TX
Zip Code: 77046

Description:

Location
Houston, TX

Virtual Office/Telecommute?
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Virtual Work Not Available

Shift
First

Business Unit
Integrated Defense Sys

Division
Network & Space Systems

Program
Space Exploration

Occupation Title
Business Scheduling & Control

Skills Management Title
Scheduling

Job Classification
9CCWP2

Job Type
Non-Management

Experience Level
Entry Level (up to 5 years of experience)

Exemption Status
Exempt

Union
No

Security Clearance Required?
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No Security Clearance Required

Work Eligibility Required?
Yes

US Person Status Required?
Yes

Export Control Required?
Yes

Relocation Money Available?
Yes

Date Posted
04/29/2008

Closing Date
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05/20/2008

Position Description
Integration, resource loading, status, and maintenance of IPT / CAM / Work Package schedules and network logic in compliance with Integrated Scheduling (IS), Integrated Performance Management (IPM) and Earned Value Management (EVM), contractual / program requirements, and industry standards; Weekly and monthly coordination and status of the IPT / CAM / Work Package schedules and lower level detailed and supporting schedules; Coordination and maintenance of supplier schedule data; Load resources into Open Plan Professional (OPP) per the Control Account Plan (CAP) report provided by the Business & Planning Analyst (B&PA) and produce and analyze weekly and monthly validation reports to ensure data integrity and accuracy; Maintain Integrated Scheduling process and data integrity in schedules to ensure a single-source, logically networked, resource loaded, and fully integrated schedule which contains all the tasks and activities required and/or necessary to complete the Statement of Work (SOW) requirements; Coordination and maintenance of Network Logic, Critical Path Methodology (CPM), and Float Analysis to coordinate and maintain integrated schedule baseline, status, and forecasts; Bottoms-up schedule validation and commitment; Disciplined team-to-team integration, vertical / horizontal traceability, and configuration control; Schedule analysis and assessment to provide visibility, guidance, and recommendations related to schedule performance and to Integrated Scheduling processes, procedures, and products; Coordination and maintenance of What-if, Work-Around, and Recovery schedules; Coordinate and prepare Baseline Change Requests (BCR); Provide Business & Planning Analysts and Business Managers with accurate, complete, and timely schedule status and analysis, including risks and opportunities, to support the development of Estimates at Completion (EACs); In partnership with the Business & Planning Analysts assist the Control Account Managers (CAMs) with the assessment and analysis of schedule and cost performance and preparation of schedule variance analysis reports; Prepare, analyze, and provide periodic Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs) and coordinate the incorporation of risk mitigation plans into schedules; Prepare, analyze, and present schedules and schedule-related reports for quarterly, monthly, and/or weekly Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Business Management Reviews (BMRs), standard deck, customer reviews, surveillance, audits, etc.; Prepare, analyze, and present quarterly, monthly, and weekly schedule health metrics, schedule performance metrics, trend analysis, validation reports, and supporting data; Support the on-going Integrated Performance Management (IPM) and Earned Value Management (EVM) surveillance process and the Integrated Scheduling Process Maturity Model (i.e. Best Practice) Assessments including definition and implementation of improvement action plans.

Competencies
General/Leadership
[ + ] Adaptability

Generally understands changes in own and others' work-group tasks and situations as well as the logic or basis for change; generally seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.
[ + ] Applied Business Knowledge

General understanding of the business and key market drivers that have an impact on the work group and occasionally on other work groups, including macro economic indicators, channels of distribution, competitors, customer fitness for use, suppliers, etc. General understanding of all operations and processes including sourcing, logistics, manufacturing, bill and collect, order fulfillment, cash application, materials planning, labor relations, safety, etc. Has an understanding of the industry and the factors that can affect regional and corporate goals; uses industry knowledge in planning and decision making.
[ + ] Building Positive Relationship

Generally builds effective working relationships with work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups. Asks for and provides information of to clarify situations. Seeks and expands on original ideas, enhances others? ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand. Usually places higher priority on team or departmental goals than on own goals. Seeks agreement from work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups to support ideas or take partnership-oriented action; explains value of actions. Generally establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.
[ + ] Communication

Generally clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Usually keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Generally seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
[ + ] Decision Making

Recognizes a variety of issues, problems, or opportunities in own and occasionally in other work groups and determines whether action is needed; identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities. Generally integrates information from a variety of sources; detects general trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Generally formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Generally includes work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.
Technical
[ + ] Analytical Skills

Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the work group level.
[ + ] Critical Path Methodology

General knowledge of critical path network methodology (e.g., logic, relationship/interdependency, early/late, start/complete, minimum duration).
[ + ] Earned Value Management

General understanding of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and its application.
[ + ] Proj Sched & Resource Mgmt

General ability to create simple project schedules which identify time frames for key project milestones, update more complex project schedules developed by others, independently identify project resource requirements, and seek assistance or recommendations from others.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years' related work experience, a Master's degree and 1 to 3 years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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