Job Description

BAE Systems’ Combat Vehicles Master Planning and Scheduling group is a trusted business partner within the Program Management function that establishes, statuses, updates, and delivers plans and schedules that enable program decision-making and support delivery of quality products and capabilities to our customers and, ultimately, the warfighter.

Our mission is to develop, maintain, and deploy planning and scheduling expertise within the Combat Vehicles business to promote and enable robust, disciplined, and consistent program planning, monitoring, and control. Our people are our strength and, as such, we are committed to employee growth and development and supporting employees in building long-term careers at BAE Systems.

In addition to challenging day-to-day assignments, employees are encouraged to pursue special projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility.

A Master Planner/Scheduler creates and maintains complex detailed program plans and schedules (Integrated Master Plans, IMPs, and Integrated Master Schedules, IMSs) that guide program execution and serve as the baseline against which performance is measured. Working closely with Program Managers, Control Account Managers, and Work Package Managers (WPMs), the Master Planner/Scheduler documents the tasks necessary for successful program execution.

In partnership with the Program Finance team, the Master Planner/Scheduler communicates schedule status and performance to date to the program team as well as makes predictions about future performance.

Responsibilities of a Principal Master Planner include performing and leading the following:

• Developing compliant program schedules constructed with the necessary level of detail and logic such that the schedule is a valuable program management tool
• Horizontal and vertical integration of program plans and schedules across company functional groups including finance, engineering, procurement, operations, manufacturing, and quality
• Preparing regular Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) updates and reports for program management, customers, and/or business management personnel
• Monitoring progress against scheduled activities and identifying performance variances to facilitate focus on critical areas as well as developing and implementing work-around or recovery plans
• Analyzing schedules including critical & driving paths and risk & opportunity in compliance with Combat Vehicles, customer, and industry requirements
• Timely preparation and submission of contract deliverables related to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Integrated Master Plan (IMP)
• Ensuring that all schedules and contract deliverables are fully compliant with internal policies, customer, and industry requirements

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience. Work experience considered in lieu of formal education.

Skills

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with diverse work teams
• Effective organization and communication skills
• Coachable with a desire to learn
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity & innovation
• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
• Proficient in OpenPlan and MS Project or other planning software
• Ability to assemble and present data and multi-faceted matters in a meaningful way to stakeholders outside of the Master Planning and Scheduling team
• Understanding of Earned Value Management principles
• Experience with AcumenFuse, AcumenRisk, Milestones Pro, Oracle, and/or Cobra
• Experience with program schedule forecasting and analysis, particularly in a US Defense of Defense (DoD) program environment
• Thorough understanding of US DoD schedule policies and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements
• Willingness to challenge and improve knowledge of industry practices and standards as well as company policies
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers

About BAE Systems, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.