Master Planner 4

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Location: Centennial, COLORADO, US, 80112 Decatur, ALABAMA, US, 35601 Cape Canaveral, FLORIDA, US, 32925

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 108

Location: ULA - Denver, ULA - Cape Canaveral, ULA - Decatur

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

As a Master Planner 4 at United Launch Alliance, responsibilities include:

• Develop and support strategic scheduling activities to achieve enterprise program goals.
• Track and drive actions required to meet or exceed schedule forecasts.
• Conduct critical path analysis and schedule risk analysis.
• Develop and present schedule metrics for varying levels of leadership.
• Drive accountability on scheduling deliverables.
• Manage schedule data for complex programs.
• Generate reports from the IMS depicting scheduling conflicts and issues and brief stakeholders and senior management.
• Develop and work closely with internal and external customers to fully satisfy program schedule requirements.
• Support internal monthly and quarterly program reviews.
• Incorporates changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each project to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.
• Recommend recoveries to schedule by way of scenario analysis and trades.
• Strategic business partner with the Program Management Team.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 6 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Four years of directly related exempt work experience may be used to satisfy the bachelor’s degree requirement.
• Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques and Cost Management/Planning/Scheduling.
• Ability to resolve and/or mitigate negative float across multiple functions.
• Strong understanding of process flows from engineering to production to final product.
• Understanding of:
  • Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
  • Critical Path Analysis
• Demonstrated planning knowledge base, leadership skills, and interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Must have demonstrated the appropriate communication skills to interact successfully with program and finance leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding and experience with:
  • Deltek OPP and/or Cobra
  • MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • SharePoint
• Experience with the application of EVMS/DCMA 14pts techniques.

Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver, ULA - Cape Canaveral, ULA - Decatur only): $101,993.00 - $159,403.00

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, diversity and professional development for employees at all levels.

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).