Integrated Scheduling Specialist 2
Performs preparation, development and coordination of a segment of an integrated plan and schedule to meet program and/or project requirements of an aspect of new business acquisition and proposal for the F-22 program. Performs less complex integration of program plans and schedules, horizontally and vertically, across company functional, product groups, suppliers and partners. Supports risk and opportunity analyses. Resolves assigned critical path issues. Identifies and recommends solutions to network logic conflicts. Assists in identifying and reporting schedule performance measurement techniques and associated cost measurement techniques in compliance with earned value processes and requirements. Identifies and reports performance variances. Performs scheduling impact analyses related to a change request and incorporates approved changes. Ensures configuration control of integrated program plans and schedules.
Competencies
General• 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.
• 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.
• Gaining Commitment
Generally describes expectations, goals, requests, or future states in a way that provides clarity and generates interest. Seeks, gives, and summarizes information; ensures that the situation/issue at hand is understood; presents own ideas; seeks and develops suggestions of others; Makes procedural suggestions. Usually uses appropriate influence strategies (such as demonstrating benefits or giving rewards) to gain genuine agreement with fellow work group members and occasionally other interorganizational employees, uses different approaches as needed to gain commitment. Generally summarizes outcomes of discussions and establishes next steps if needed. Establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.
• Systems Thinking
Generally evaluates job tasks and processes on how well they help meet work group objective(s); attempts to identify non-value-adding components and barriers. Seeks input from others within work group and occasionally other internal employees to evaluate options for change and encourage buy-in. Supports changes to job/role structures and processes by communicating effectively and focusing on new skill development. Participates in measurement systems to monitor the implementation.
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.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have experience utilizing a formally recognized scheduling application or tool?
Typical Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree and typically 3 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Job related information
An ability to obtain an interim and/or final clearance (post-start) is required for this position - US Citizenship Required or equivalent.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Boeing Military Aircraft
- Program Global Strike
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/10/2012
