Senior Program Planner (Hybrid)

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Senior Program Planner to join our Tactical Systems product line in the Aerospace & Mission Systems sector.

BAE Systems is a global defense, aerospace, and security company committed to protecting those who protect us. The company develops, manufactures, and supports advanced electronic systems, combat vehicles, aircraft, and naval platforms, providing critical capabilities to governments and military forces worldwide. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

A Senior Program Planner maintains the following responsibilities:

- 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 but not limited to finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
- Monitors program schedule performance, 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.
- Updates and prepares reports for customers.

This role will be performed in a hybrid remote work format , with the individual splitting their time between our offices in either Hudson, NH, or Greenlawn, NY, and remotely . To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must either currently reside within a commutable distance of one of these offices, or be willing to relocate to those areas.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in, Operations, Technical field of study, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar applicable discipline; or equivalent experience, and four (4) years of planning/scheduling experience; or a Master’s Degree and three (3) year of related experience.
- Need to be able to facilitate the development of Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) that will guide program execution and serve as the basis for Earned Value performance.
- Ned to be able to lead/facilitate the planning, establishment and maintenance of the Performance Measurement Baseline.
- Identify trends using effective schedule Metrics, suggests corrective actions in a timely manner and supports implementation.
- Proactively engages in program execution and risk management.
- Review, recommend and implement, as appropriate, schedule work-around or recovery plans in a proactive manner
- Routinely assist program management by monitoring SPI/CPI and BEI performance and preparing schedule status reports for customer and/or business management reviews
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional work teams.
- Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures.
- Proficient in MS Project or other Planning SW, MS Excel, and MS Office applications.
- Experience with forProject-DCMA Analyzer, Schedule Risk SW and SSI Tools.
- Experience with project forecasting and analysis, particularly in a US Defense environment.
- Understanding and knowledge with regards to industry Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG).
- General understanding of US DoD schedule policies and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements.
- Ensure that all schedules are fully compliant with internal policies, customer, and industry. requirements, Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) DI-MGMT-81861B.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $82779 - $140723

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.