Program Planning & Control Specialist III - Space Systems Development

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 position is part of the Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit. SSD develops next-generation concepts and systems to advance our future of living and working in space sustainably.

As a member of a dedicated team of specialists and accomplished experts in Program Planning & Controls (PP&C), you will execute project schedule and cost management for SSD Programs and Projects partnered with Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).

Ideally the successful candidate would be skilled in both cost and schedule management and this document is written with that intent.

However, multiple positions are available and someone with one skillset or the other will be considered.

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 programs.

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 efforts to execute and hold them accountable for 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 SSD Business Operations 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
• Multiple positions available

Minimum Qualifications :

• Experience and comfort with working in ambiguous environments and situations
• Undergraduate degree preferably in business, finance, engineering, project management
• 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.
• 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 / control accounts
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

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
• 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-$151,704.00

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don'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.

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Applicants 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.

Benefits

Benefits 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.

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