Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

For over 50 years, AeroVironment has been a leader in advanced technologies and diverse innovations that have redefined how the world drives, flies, and connects.

We created MacCready Works, named for our founder, Dr. Paul B. MacCready, Jr., to ensure that creativity and long-term thinking remain at the core of our culture. With a focus on the future, this group of select, visionary scientists and engineers partner with our customers to explore breakthrough technologies that open new, more powerful ways to tackle difficult challenges. Together, they research and develop advanced technologies in robotics, sensors, software analytics and connectivity to identify innovative solutions that push beyond the current applications. These revenue-generating projects significantly contribute to the growth of the company and stretch our imaginations to spawn new inventions.

Once conceptualized, we can apply these new technologies to other projects, keeping us and our customers at the forefront of cutting-edge innovation. We are currently working on tomorrow’s solutions by creating highly autonomous, mission-centered products that operate jointly across multiple domains, and position our customers at the leading edge of interconnected systems.

We are here to tackle the impossible…without hesitation.

Summary

The Program Scheduler III is responsible for building and maintaining resource loaded Proposal and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in support of multiple product and business areas.  This is an individual contributor role where one will work within a team environment comprised of Program Management, Finance, Technical and other supporting staff.  The Sr. Program Scheduler successfully integrates resources, task status and risk management in the schedule. 

Position Responsibilities

Maintains schedule integrity including, but not limited to, proper schedule structure and cost alignment (MIL-STD-881 or similar program hierarchy) with proper network logic producing a realistic program critical path.  Adherence to FAR & EVMS principles a plus

Maintenance of the IMS, summary and detail schedules (vertical schedule integration), support project status meetings, maintain schedule metrics and performance reports, identify and track project risk activities, perform critical path analysis & support reporting of program performance against the plan

Schedules configuration control, change management and schedule baseline control

Performs Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)

Risk planning with program/project management using the schedule for identifying and recommending mitigation strategies for project risks to ensure cost & Schedule targets are achieved

Supports program Finance, Engineering and Program Management in the proper conduct of program execution resulting in the completion of program scope within budget

Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors

Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Minimum of 5 - 8 years of relevant work experience and technical experience as outlined above

Experienced in Program Planning & Scheduling, Project Management and Program Controls

Experienced using Schedule Health Analysis and Schedule Risk Assessment tools

Demonstrated knowledge of planning and scheduling processes with IMP/IMS methodologies, EVM and Program Management metrics and reporting

Current expertise in: 1) MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel required), 2) MS Project

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

Experience using MS Project, Project Web Applications (Project Server 2013/2016) preferred

Experience developing Work Breakdown Structures, utilizing cost-schedule baseline change controls and integrating cost and scheduling tools (Cobra & Pro Pricer for EVMS & Proposals, respectively) is desired

Works effectively in building productive working relationships with other users, finance, planners and support staff in achieving results

Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

Demonstrates competency in prioritizing workload, deliverables and sense of organization

Works with a sense of timeliness, efficiency and high degree of accuracy

Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Demonstrates leadership, teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)

Required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

The salary range for this role is:

$62,741 - $88,935

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required. Must be willing to work on government contracts and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.