Integrated Program Specialist Job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa US
Integrated Program Specialist
REQ INFORMATION: POSITION: ? Responsible for all aspects of the IMS so that it is complete, traceable, transparent, statused and predictive. ? Ensure the schedule captures the entire discrete, authorized project effort from start through completion. ? Ensure the schedule logic is horizontally vertically integrated with cross-references to key documents tools. ? Ensure the schedule provides visibility to assure it is complete, traceable, has documented assumptions, provides full disclosure of program status forecast. ? Ensure the schedule has accurate progress through the status date. ? Ensure the schedule provides meaningful critical paths accurate forecasts for remaining work through program completion. ? Responsible for the development, integration, analysis, documentation and presentation of program plans and schedules for the duration of a contract ? Generate strawman IMP/IMS models working independently from Proposal (RFP) documents such as the Statement of Work (SOW) and Supplier Data Requirements Lists SDRLs. ? Support awarded contracts, ensuring vertical and horizontal schedule integration. /traceability update/maintenance across the Program while monitoring the development and maintenance of the program critical path network logic and schedule forecasting. Work in parallel with the cost analyst on the program to ensure the cost and schedule are integrated. ? Apply knowledge of company policies, procedures and guidelines (including Rockwell Collins Government Systems Earned Value Management System Description) to ensure plans and schedules are in compliance. ? Prepare reports and briefings to management, and perform other business related functions as directed by the business lead and technical management. ? Perform Critical Path Analysis and report areas of concern to program management ? Generate IMS performance metrics to measure the on time performance of engineering ? Perform Schedule Health Metrics to measure the quality of the IMS and make improvements when needed. REQUIRED: ? Proficient user of Microsoft Project ? Experience scheduling on Department of Defense procurements ? Experience creating an IMS at contract award ? Experience maintaining an IMS during execution ? Experience with integrated schedules and logic networks using Microsoft Project software or have the ability to learn this tool. Background with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. ? Able to take RFP documentation and schedule - including SOW and SDRLS - and work with team members to expand the schedule into a detailed program schedule that includes program dependencies. ? Be able to develop an understanding of the Rockwell Collins or similar engineering development lifecycle; have the ability to discern processes or data that conflicts technically. ? Candidate must posses the ability to perform schedule independent analysis, as well as being capable of performing root cause analysis, defining and implementing corrective scheduling processes. ? Excellent written, oral and analytical skills ? Ability to work in both a highly technical and team-based environment having high visibility and major time constraints PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED: ? Experience conducting a Schedule Risk Assessment ? Experience using Risk+ ? Experience with Pert Chart Expert ? Experience with Milestones Professional ? Experience with OPDEC Critical Path ? Prior experience with Business Capture. Including review of an RFP, section L and section M to determine contract requirements for schedule reporting. ? Ability to generate and IMP if required ? Prior experience performing the IMS quality checks in the DCMA IMS Assessment Guide ? Experience Earned Value Management techniques Qualifications Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline, or in the absence o bachelor's degree, six years of related experience. Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline, and two years of related experience, or, in the absence of a bachelor's degree, eight years of related experience. US Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card) is required. Rockwell Collins is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse global culture that values teamwork, integrity, innovation, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our customers.