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Project Scheduling and Analytical Expert

Leidos Des Moines, WA On-site senior full-time

Salary

$65,650 - $118,675 per year

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Description

The National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at Leidos is seeking a Project Scheduling and Analytical expert to support the FAA's Western Service Area (WSA) within the Engineering Services Terminal Platform.

The ideal candidate will support daily operations and utilize their experience with project scheduling and data analytics to help achieve the NISC mission.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop, update, and analyze project schedules using Primavera P6
  • Resource load project schedules and update budgeted labor units as needed
  • Track Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI), Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI), and JAI exception items from the Corporate Work Plan (CWP) Portal
  • Assist in handling and resolving issues related to CAI and JAI
  • Advance data dates monthly for all active project schedules in Primavera
  • Assist the Project Implementation Manager (PIM) in re-baselining project schedules
  • Ensure proper termination of projects and activities, including compilation of required documentation and signatures
  • Assist in loading the Corporate Work Plan with project team members, leads, and their organization code for all active projects
  • Provide ad-hoc reports via Excel to the Engineering Services LIFT Program
  • Support data entry, analysis, and verification of project data with the Corporate Work Plan
  • Clean up project schedule data in Primavera using Tableau analysis reports
  • Create and manage schedule templates in the What-If node of Primavera
  • Remove schedules from new projects and attach existing schedule templates
  • Ensure proper data integrity within schedules
  • Create and analyze various cost and scheduling reports, including Critical Paths, Milestone, Schedule Variance, and Budget Variance

Qualifications:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or a Master's degree with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience
  • Expert-level proficiency with Primavera P6
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general documentation systems
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to produce clear, concise documentation and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance (US Citizen or Green Card Holder required)

Desired Experience:

  • Experience supporting the Federal Aviation Administration
  • Previous knowledge of the FAA's Corporate Work Plan system and associated business platforms

Pay Range: $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

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