General Employment

Requisition Number: General Employment

Location: Huntsville, AL

Status: Full Time

Job Description: This opportunity is for those who did not find a current match in a specific functional area and would like to submit their resume and application to Penta Research for future openings.

Special Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Master Scheduler Administrator 4

Requisition Number: 002

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Status: Full Time

Job Description:  The master scheduler will be responsible for the implementation of standard processes, tools and program planning and control practices. Reporting administratively to the Program Manager and taking day-to-day direction from the program Business Manager, the candidate will develop and manage complex project execution schedules on fast-paced and interrelated projects for a large Missile Defense Agency program. The candidate will be responsible for the following: developing Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) baseline schedules, monitor schedule performance and interdependencies; executes critical path analysis, schedule risk analysis and cost / schedule integration, responsible for quality and accuracy of the schedule database and integration with other program schedules, prepares, develops and coordinates the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet all program objectives, ensures major projects and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.  Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts.  Utilizes Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas.  This position requires extensive planning and scheduling experience with exposure to IT infrastructure and network planning and implementation. Experience developing complex schedules in an Earned Value (EV) environment is highly desirable. The work requires strong team collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Required Skills:  Expert in Microsoft Project with at least 10 years experience in scheduling and project management, versatile in MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel and MS Word.

Preferred Skills: Experience working in a multiple-MS Project environment, experience with PMP / PgMP certified.

Education: Bachelors

Special Requirements:  Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Must be a US citizen.