Job Description

Raytheon Technologies Intelligence and Space (RIS) is seeking an entry-level program planning professional to join the Integrated Program Planning department as a Program Planner I in Marlborough, MA. The successful candidate will support a diverse group of senior managers, functional personnel in the development and analysis of program plans and schedules within the Integrated CAMS business area.
Analytical problem solving and communication skills are essential for successful creation and implementation of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). During the program execution phase, the Program Planner is the focal point for changes and updates to the IMS. The successful candidate must be able to identify and recommend insightful mitigation plans to ensure that the IMS is used by program teams as a predictive model and as a valued management tool. This position requires an awareness of project management and review techniques. Basic facilitation skills and the ability to proactively communicate with peers, team leads, technical leaders, management and the customer are required.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

* Creation and maintenance of program integrated master schedules.
* Assist in planning, scheduling, and cost estimating tasks
* Incorporate contractual and programmatic changes into the IMS to maintain realistic, current contract schedule baselines
* Perform analyses, prepare reports and presentations to ensure programs meet or exceed schedule commitments
* Participate in the preparation of schedules for all contract work and assist in analyses such as critical path, schedule risk, and variance analysis
* Lead planning meetings with program stakeholders, capturing planning action items, and following through to completion.

Required Skills:

* 0-2 years of experience within Program Planning
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and use of Information Technology
* Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
* Sound presentation skills
* Understanding of process flows/flowcharting
* Detail oriented with the ability to thrive in deadline oriented environment
* Strong organization and time management skills required
* This position requires U.S. Citizenship

Desired Skills:

* Basic skills in project planning, business management budgeting, data analysis, and reporting
* Awareness of project management business systems and related planning software (e.g. Microsoft Project)
* Familiarity with Statistical Methods and Analysis
* Awareness of planning and program products created as part of the planning process (e.g. Integrated Master Plans/Schedules, Product Breakdown Structures and Work Breakdown Structures)
* Awareness of Earned Value Management System or similar business process, Risk Mitigation, and Six Sigma
* Ability to balance cost/technical/schedule constraints to achieve customer satisfaction

Required Education:

* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems or related field of study

This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.174015