Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst III – Contractor

Sierra Space

Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedule at Sierra Space. Conducting analysis, preparing reports, and ensuring scheduling commitments are met.

Posted 4/17/2026contractRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for developing and/or supporting the establishment and maintenance of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Perform detailed analysis and prepare reports to ensure program leadership is provided with accurate and detailed analysis to facilitate decision making
Develop and/or participate in the preparation of schedules for all contract work
Conduct critical path analysis, variance analysis, and Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA)
Stay aware of and incorporate contractual changes into the IMS following developed baseline change guidelines
Provide support for establishing and maintaining the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Ensure it aligns with contractual requirements and program objectives
Prepare and present schedule reports to stakeholders, providing actionable insights and maintaining transparency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience)
Typically 5+ years of related experience
Experience with Schedule Management, Industrial Engineering, management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical roles in business, program, or operations management
Proficiency in scheduling software and data analysis tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools
Experience in preparing and presenting schedule reports to senior management
Experience collecting data from several sources, performing analysis, and communicating data
Experience with advanced features in Excel (i.e., Pivot Tables, Vlookups, etc.)
Strong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools
Knowledge of DCMA compliance, schedule development and management best practices
Understanding of Master/Subproject Integrated Master Schedules

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)critical path analysisvariance analysisSchedule Risk Assessments (SRA)scheduling softwaredata analysisadvanced Excel featuresschedule managementprogram managementquantitative analysis

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsindependent workteam collaborationpresentation skillsactionable insightstransparencystakeholder engagement