Lunar Permanence Program Planning and Controls Specialist, Level 3
Company: Blue Origin
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 25, 2024
Job Description:
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and
working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop
reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a
culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse
team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of
spaceflight!This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business
unit, which develops Blue Origin's multiple Blue Moon lander
product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions
of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable
infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to
the lunar surface.As part of a hardworking team of diverse
specialists and accomplished experts in Program Planning & Controls
(PP&C), you will execute project schedule and cost management
for our Lunar Lander programs. Partnered with Program Managers and
Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), there are multiple facets to your
support of the program.You will be responsible for supporting the
creation of integrated schedule and cost baselines in Primavera P6
and Deltek Cobra, which will be used to execute and measure our
projects. This will require clear communication and strong
organizational skills as you solicit inputs on requirements and
dependencies across your assigned IPTs. Establishing these plans
will involve supporting the development of Work Breakdown
Structures, Integrated Master Schedules, and the formation of
detailed IPT-level schedules. This position will drive execution to
these plans by coordinating status updates, collecting and
inputting schedule performance, performing regular schedule
forecast updates, and providing actionable schedule reporting. You
will use schedule performance data to generate actionable metrics,
key performance indicators, and schedule reporting artifacts to
inform IPT leaders and influence future schedule updates. Your
support goes beyond collecting inputs and reporting as you will
drive assigned IPTs to execute and hold them accountable for
schedule and cost performance while proactively mitigating
roadblocks. A strong attention to detail and proactive analysis of
schedule status and variances is needed to influence future
performance on our projects and deliver project objectives on
schedule and within cost. This position requires you to implement
effective change management to account for approved scope changes,
as well as actively vetting schedule forecast updates for accuracy
and realism, cost estimate to completes (ETC) and Estimate at
Complete (EACs) exercises. As part of the PP&C team, you will
also support (or lead!) initiatives aimed at driving maturity into
the schedule and cost processes, tools, and reporting. Reporting to
the assigned program's PMO or PP&C Manager and utilizing your
experience in analysis, exemplary communication, and high attention
to detail and accuracy, you will work to increase the speed and
efficiency of our programs by supporting the timely delivery,
quality, and transparency of schedule and cost data to support
program stakeholders including IPT leaders and Program Managers.We
are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise,
leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact
safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is
required!Special Mentions
- Relocation provided
- Blue Origin's promotion cycle is twice per year, recognizing
individuals that have demonstrated the ability to execute at the
next performance level for a sustained period of timeMinimum
Qualifications
- Experience and comfort with working in ambiguous environments
and situations
- Undergraduate degree in business, finance, engineering, project
management or other highly analytical field
- 5+ years' experience in program scheduling (aerospace industry
and/or R&D programs preferred)
- Broad/deep scheduling and planning skillset - proficiency with
resource-loaded schedules using Primavera (P6), Open Plan, MS
Project, or other software
- Control account management including schedule baselining,
reforecasting, variance analysis, and schedule-change
management
- Proven ability to build, develop, and maintain a fully
networked and resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedule from
scratch
- Demonstrated experience proactively driving results, going
beyond input collection and reporting
- Skilled in developing schedule reports and analysis of
KPIs
- Demonstrated exposure to project cost management: must be
willing to learn and execute cost management support to assigned
IPTs
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional
relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident
(current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as
a refugee or granted asylum.Preferred Qualifications
- P6, Deltek, COBRA, Empower, or other cost/schedule integration
and analysis tool experience
- Experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and financial project
reporting
- Experience establishing new research and development
programs
- Following a monthly/quarterly rhythm of EAC and ETC development
and reporting
- Proven record of hands-on development and implementation of
process improvements
- IPMR customer deliverables on EVM-required contracts
- Successful support of programs through DCMA/DCAA, joint site
surveillance, or other government audits
- MBA, or Project Management certification (PMP/Certified Project
Manager)Compensation Range for:CO applicants is
$99,330.00-$139,062.00;WA applicants is
$108,360.00-$151,704.00Other site ranges may differApplications
will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is
closed.Inclusivity StatementDon't meet all desired requirements?
Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to
jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue
Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and
authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your
past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired
qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply
anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other
roles.Export Control RegulationsApplicants for employment at Blue
Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident
(i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the
U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.BenefitsBenefits include:
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance,
paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a
company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.Paid
Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled
hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.Discretionary bonus:
Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as
allow employees to share in company results.Eligibility for
benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for
a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.Equal
Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to
attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse,
and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on
the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We
support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that
fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees
recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.
We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees
with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and
conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic
factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or
characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue
Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with
criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal,
state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act,
the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in
Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information
on "EEO Is the Law," please see .Affirmative Action and Disability
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