Associate Program Planner/Scheduler full_time

As an Associate Program Planner/Scheduler, 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 an associate planning/scheduler analyst, you will use your interpersonal skills to collaborate in a team environment, communicate effectively and manage deadline driven tasks. 

Specific Requirements:

In this position, you will be responsible for:

• Support the development and maintenance of the Program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) deliverables in accordance with the Data Item Description (DID) / Statement of Work (SOW)
• Review and status material in support of the IMS
• Maintain schedule integrity in compliance with DCMA requirements
• Support cost/schedule, Baseline and Change Control Management
• Understanding of WBS hierarchies and relationship with cost/schedule
• Obtain and communicate program status, risks, and opportunities with key stake holders

Education Requirements: 

• 1-4 years planning/scheduling experience with BA/BS degree and/or equivalent

Experience Required:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
• Experience with Microsoft Project
• Proficient in MS Office Suite applications
• Understanding of the principles, theories and concepts of scheduling 
• Ability to create Summary Schedules. Milestones Professional preferred
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management, a plus
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills, as well as strategic thinking skills
• Well organized with the ability to multi-task

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.