Schedule Analyst - El Segundo, United States - The Aerospace Corporation

Description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

Job Summary

The Systems Engineering Division (SED) provides unmatched experience in systems engineering to the U.S. government and to numerous public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced application of space technology. From systems architecture development to system analysis and optimization, astrodynamics, orbital debris, navigation, failure analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED exploits an incredibly broad array of engineering and business disciplines against a diverse and dynamic portfolio of programs and national challenges.

The Integrated Cost and Schedule Analysis Department (iCASA) is the corporate focal point for schedule/cost analysis, and related estimating methodologies. iCASA supports many customers throughout the National Security, civil government, commercial and international space communities. We collect lessons learned from a wide variety of programs to help develop better cost, schedule, and risk management techniques.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide research and analysis of schedule and technical data, along with the development of schedule risk assessments (SRAs) to support the government in the procurement of cost-effective space systems for a wide customer base: DoD, Civil and Commercial, and the Intelligence Community
• Lead support to space and/or ground acquisition program offices and independent review teams in a wide range of programmatic and technical analyses
• Develop integrated master schedules (IMSs) and high-level master phasing schedules (MPS) ensure scheduling best practices are adhered to
• Conduct and provide schedule diagnostics/metrics to include DCMA 14-Point assessment and GAO Best Practices. Able to analyze schedules and make informed decisions as required
• Additional activities may include support to engineering trade studies; program technical baseline development support; program office studies; proposal evaluation support; derivation of schedule estimating relationships; development and maintenance of in-house simulation models and tools
• Candidates must be able to communicate sophisticated concepts to the program office (PO) and Customer and be responsible for ensuring Aerospace technical quality in terms of completeness, relevance, accuracy, and timeliness
• Candidates must be able to work and communicate effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, react quickly to changing requirements and schedules
• Candidates must be able to think critically and work effectively to synthesize information from multiple sources, and provide informed information into narratives as deliverables
• Mentor junior level staff charged with similar duties
• Travel when required

What You Need to be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Science, or related field
• Typically, 8 years of relevant experience, including detailed experience with space and launch systems acquisitions as well as systems engineering planning; ground systems experience highly desirable
• Experience developing and maintaining MS Project schedules; familiarity with industry schedule models, methodologies, and schedule databases.
• Experience conducting SRAs is strongly desired, including SRA tool familiarization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with schedule modeling and simulation; advanced programming skills is strongly desired
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Science, or related science field
• Expertise with industry cost models (ACEIT JACS, Milestones Pro, Steelray, Full Monte, etc.)
• Computer programming and modeling, especially for purposes of developing tools to derive schedule estimating relationships
• Teaching experience, especially in technical subjects
• Industry certification (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP)
• Current DoD TS and/or SSBI/SCI Clearance

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Mid - Max)

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at or by email at You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.