Integrated Scheduling Specialist 2
Prepares, develops and coordinates segments of an integrated plan and schedule to meet requirements supporting Boeing Test & Evaluation work statement for the KC-46 Tanker 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. 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. Provides support to Control Account Managers and Integrated Product Team leaders in the preparation and execution of EVM review audits.
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.
• Building Positive Relationship
Generally builds effective working relationships with work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups. Asks for and provides information of to clarify situations. Seeks and expands on original ideas, enhances others? ideas, and contributes own ideas about the issues at hand. Usually places higher priority on team or departmental goals than on own goals. Seeks agreement from work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups to support ideas or take partnership-oriented action; explains value of actions. Generally establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions.
• Customer Focus
Considers customers and their needs when performing and/or working with others on routine tasks; supports others and occasionally becomes directly involved in developing and sustaining customer relationships; assists more experienced employees in seeking information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; prepares information which more experienced employees will share with customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how day-to-day actions or plans affect customers; responds quickly to help others address customer needs and resolve problems.
• 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.
• Earned Value Management
General understanding of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and its application.
• Proj Management Theory/Concept
General knowledge of Project Management theory, concepts and principles (e.g. theory of constraints, critical path methodology, project risk management, triple constraints, project scope management, project management lifecycle etc.) contained in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK[R] Guide).
• 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.
• Scheduling Requirements
General knowledge of customer and supplier requirements to support program deliveries, for example, planned versus unplanned demand, economic order quantity, resource planning, material type, manufacture or purchase, lead times.
• Scheduling Tools
General knowledge of master schedule tools (e.g., #1 Flow, critical path analysis, trend analysis, improvement curve theory, precedence network).
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have experience developing a project plan or schedule?
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
Assignment may require travel between Seattle and Mukilteo/Everett as well as other Puget Sound locations. Experience with Open Plan Professional (OPP) and MS Project is a definite plus. Project Management Institute's (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desired along with experience with the Capability Maturity Model Integration framework and supporting defense contract programs.
- Business Unit Engineering Ops & Tech
- Division Boeing Test & Evaluation
- Program Pmo Business Operations
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/08/2012
