Master Planner

　　Cambridge, MA

　　Job Type: Contract

　　Recruiter: Ana Chesley (https://digitalprospectors.com/our-team/ana-chesley)

　　Phone: 603.333.1735

　　Position: Master Planner (Scheduler)

　　Location: Cambridge, MA (Hybrid – 2 to 3 days onsite)

　　Length: 6+ Months

　　Covid Requirements: N/A

　　Job Description:

　　Our client is looking for a Master Planner to join their dynamic, high-volume department, to facilitate planning, scheduling, and earned value management. The Master Planner is responsible for scheduling, compliance, development, reporting, analysis, and risk assessment activities. The Master Planner will be accountable for developing and maintaining Program Integrated Master Plans and schedules associated with the entire project lifecycle. The Master Planner will support the Program office in developing and implementing scheduling and Earned Value best practices and standard work templates to enhance efficiencies in program execution.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

　　Lead and coach Control Account Managers (CAMs) through baselining, rebase lining, replanning, including efficient application of Earned Value (EV) and Earned Value Techniques (EVT).

　　Continuously scheduling and EV coach for CAMs through program activities, and independently manages CAM status and ETC reporting.

　　Create and maintain a compliant Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

　　Work with a cross functional team to execute recurring monthly status.

　　Ensure the IMS is compliant with customer requirements throughout all program phases (including commercial and government customers).

　　Ensure the IMS is resource loaded for applicable scope with target budgets and demonstrates thorough cost and schedule integration.

　　Work directly with EVM team to meet all EVM change requests, monthly deadlines, and reporting requirements.

　　Interface with PMO during audits and program reviews.

　　Support Program Manager(s) to execute schedule reporting, metrics, variance analysis, and risk assessment.

　　Monitor and measure project progress, identify and work program-wide issues, and provide support to program and project leadership with respect to budget impact analysis, including cost, schedule, and deliverables.

　　Support EAC and LRE processes as they relate to the IMS.

　　Drive path management and schedule risk assessments through scheduling digital tools.

　　Qualifications:

　　3+ years of planning and scheduling experience.

　　Prior experience understanding business rhythms, processes, and tools interfacing between CAMs and Finance regarding status, POD, and WAD data products and updates.

　　Knowledge and experience with EV and EVT.

　　Strong knowledge and experience with reporting, metrics, variance analysis, and risk assessment.

　　Prior experience overseeing and leading CAMs.

　　Self-starter with the ability to work well independently, in groups, and proactively engaging Control Account Managers (CAM) through planning and status reporting.

　　Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and productivity.

　　Due to the nature of the work, the ability to obtain a government security clearance is required (active secret clearance is preferred).

　　Candidates must be a United States Citizen as the laboratory is a cleared facility.

　　POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

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