Analyst Senior/Specialist - Project Controls Planner/Scheduler

Ball Aerospace is powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus. We pioneer discoveries that enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. We create innovative space solutions, enable more accurate weather forecasts, drive insightful observations of our planet, deliver actionable data and intelligence, and ensure those who defend our freedom go forward bravely and return home safely.

At our core, we're passionate, committed people who believe together we can achieve extraordinary things. We work collaboratively with each other, our customers and partners to solve the world's greatest challenges. That means listening to one another, providing feedback and partnering across all levels. We value our inclusive culture where everyone is heard equally and creativity thrives. Each team member is fully invested in our mission and we bring an energy to work every day that propels our business and motivates us all to Go Beyond.®

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Analyst Senior/Specialist – Project Controls Planner/Scheduler

Working as a Project Controls Planner/Scheduler at Ball Aerospace is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high tech team of people developing innovative products for the Aerospace and Defense industry. You will be responsible for developing a multi-year plan that the team must follow to produce the customer deliverable. You will support the Execution Areas with development of standard reports and custom reports as needed.

What You’ll Do:

• Review customer contract, statement-of-work and CDRL requirements and develop a plan to meet requirements. Communicate plan to program team.
• Work with the Control Account Managers (CAM) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to determine resource needs to support the work.
• Lead the development and implementation of the program baseline to meet the Earned Value Management System Description requirements.
• Work with CAMs to ensure schedule updates are entered into the IMS as provided.
• Incorporate changes into the schedule baseline as required following proper change management process.
• Provide the program with primary and secondary critical path analysis, variance to baseline analysis, and look-ahead reporting.
• Develop and issue all customer and management schedule reporting. Present schedule data as required.
• Work on development and implementation databases and data collection systems.
• Responsible for acquiring data from primary and secondary sources and maintaining multiple data systems.
• Responsible for identifying, analyzing, and interpreting trends or patterns in complex data sets.
• Maintain the integrity of databases and determine the need to filter and clean data sets.
• Work with management to prioritize business and information needs.
• Work with management to assist in locating and defining new process improvement opportunities.
• Support development of programmatic opportunities/risks and their mitigation strategies. Provide inputs to risk manager.
• Assist program team in development of CWBS, CWBS Dictionary, CWBS Index, charge number development, OBS and RAM.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What You’ll Need:

• Analyst Senior - Bachelor's degree plus 8 or more years of related experience.
• Specialist - Bachelor's degree plus 10 or more years of related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Experience using Microsoft Project 2019 or later preferred.
• Experienced using Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Understanding of earned value principles.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Ball Aerospace is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and other states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. 
• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. 

A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access. 

Relocation for this position is available.

Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR ANALYST SENIOR: $91,500 - $124,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• HIRING SALARY RANGE FOR SPECIALIST: $111,000 - $154,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.

US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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