Associate Program Planner/Scheduler full_time

Danbury Mission Technologies is now part of the ARKA Group, L.P. ARKA stands for more than creating better technology. We believe in building a better world. Built on a diversity of people, ideas and thoughts, we develop the technologies and projects that have a meaningful impact for a more certain, sustainable world of opportunity for everyone.

For over 50 years, Danbury Mission Technologies, located in Danbury, CT has forged groundbreaking technologies that have pushed the limits of physics, engineered the impossible, and provided actionable intelligence to keep our Armed Forces and nation safe.  We are dedicated to helping you grow your career by using all your talents, insights and experiences in a welcoming team environment. Bring your passion, commitment and curiosity and come grow with us as together we work to make our world a safer place. We have a fantastic opportunity for an Associate Program Planner/Scheduler.

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

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 Danbury Mission Technologies 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. 

Danbury Mission Technologies 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.