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Manager of Scheduling

AT HRL Laboratories
HRL Laboratories

Manager of Scheduling

Westlake Village, CA

General Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager of Scheduling to join our finance team, reporting to the Director of Finance. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in program scheduling within the defense or R&D industry. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of scheduling and earned value management. This role is highly visible with work product being consumed by Directors, VPs, Executives, and Customers.

Essential Duties:
Develop and implement processes and procedures across HRL to support earned value management and scheduling systems
Support development and maintenance of program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in MS Project, based on requirements and scope provided by the customer

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Detail plan and maintain the IMS throughout the program's lifecycle that incorporates contractual and programmatic changes into the IMS to maintain realistic current program management baselines
Ensure the IMS is compliant with government customer requirements throughout all program phases
Ensure the IMS is resource loaded for applicable scope with target budgets and demonstrates thorough cost and schedule integration
Lead and conduct detailed analysis of the IMS and supporting documents to ensure quality, completeness, and compliance
The weekly/monthly business rhythms will require communication (electronically and verbally) of schedule status including but not limited to, results of critical path analysis, schedule variance analysis and the results of "what-if" exercises to the Planning Lead as well as Program Manager, customers, and senior management as needed
Support EAC and proposal processes as they relate to the Program IMS
Develop scheduling health metrics and dashboard to provide visibility

Required Skills:
Prior work experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar business process
Prior work experience in managing the development of complex program plans in accordance with the statement of work and program strategy
Prior experience managing a team of professionals
Prior work experience supporting the integration of subcontractors and operations into program plans, schedules, and financial tracking
Demonstrated customer facing experience in leadership role
Familiarity with: Deltek Costpoint, IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) & Deltek Cobra
Active DoD Security Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related fields
10+ years of professional experience in Program Planning is preferred

Special Requirements:
US Citizenship
Active DoD Security Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance

Compensation:
The base salary range for this full-time position is $145,745 - $186,688 + bonus + benefits.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefits.

Client-provided location(s): Westlake Village, CA, USA
Job ID: HRL_Labs-0ec6219d-b138-4d80-9997-83705f663b12
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program