(Remote)Project Scheduler - GE

Belcan is looking for a remote Project Scheduler with 5+ years of experience. This is a direct, PART-TIME position with full benefits. Great matching candidates will have a strong program/project management skills and experience working on engineering projects and are proficient in utilizing Deltek Open Plan (5+ years) and Deltek Cobra. You will be working with engineers, project managers, and control account managers as projects are executed from engineering development to production. Job Duties: Schedule Integration * Support Planning and maintaining control accounts, ensuring vertical and horizontal schedule traceability (including alignment with other CAMs), and creating control account activities (work packages and planning packages) * Ensuring timely detail planning in accordance with the continuous planning process detailed in the PMP * Reviewing schedule forecasts and total float for impact and taking corrective action when necessary * Supporting schedule change control activity and ensuring that all levels of schedule are reviewed for impacts Financial Management * Reviewing expenditures for accuracy and proper charging and taking corrective action when required * Providing authorization to charge, reviewing actual / estimated actual charges, and resolving charging discrepancies * Initiating the opening and closing of work packages/charge numbers Earned Value Management (EVM) * Assigning appropriate Earned Value Techniques * Ensuring EVMS process are implemented on the program/project * Reporting status of performance to-date, at least monthly Technical Oversight * Directing and managing subcontractors as applicable * Assuming direct responsibility for performing the work or sufficient interaction with the work to ensure that meaningful planning, earned value, analysis and EACs are being realized * Support material requirements and analyzing material performance management Variance Analysis Reporting * Ensuring program performance management reports (including analyses) and supporting documentation are completed in a timely manner * Reviewing and analyzing variances and providing written explanations when program-and/or customer- determined variance thresholds are exceeded Risk Management * Contribute to risk and opportunity management process including integration with the EVMS and schedule risk assessments (SRA), as needed, to gain understanding of probability of success Estimate at Completion (EAC) * Assessing and/or developing the control account EAC at least monthly for incorporation into reports that are updated with the most likely EAC and, as part of this assessment, quantifying future risks and opportunities in accordance with the program risk management plan * Developing and documenting EACs at the control account level, including time-phasing ETC for the resources to be used Stakeholder Reporting * Developing, coordinating and implementing corrective action plans; monitoring status of in-process activity; and reporting to program management Change Control * Providing input to PP&C for the maintenance of scope, schedule and change documentation for in-scope and customer changes * Support control account documentation reviews and acceptance Scope & WBS Alignment * Creating and maintaining validation of SOW-to-WBS cross referencing, ensuring the schedule reflects the entire scope of work * Developing and maintaining the WBS Dictionary Required: * Education: Bachelor's degree in a recognized engineering field from an accredited institution or equivalent experience. * Experience: Minimum of 5 years of project scheduling, controls, EVM, & finance analysis experience. * Proficient in Deltek Open Plan Scheduling Tool & Deltek Cobra * Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting * Highly organized, detailed oriented. * Ability to work independently and with team. * Some technical, or electrical systems background is preferred. * Emphasis on experience working with Engineers. * Ability to take ownership of your work and the overall success of the program you are supporting. * Due to the nature of the work being done all applicants must be U.S. Citizen * This role will be 30 hours per week as of now. It could change to full-time in the future. Preferred: TIBCO Spotfire, MS Excel, Aerospace industry experience Compensation: We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a salary rate of $72,800 - 87,360 however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.' As an employee with Belcan, you will be part of one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. We maintain a small-company atmosphere as well as open communication at all levels of our organization, allowing for much more dynamic decision-making processes. We offer flexible schedules as well as an excellent mentoring system to ensure that you have all the knowledge and tools you need to meet a diverse range of engineering challenges. You will also have opportunities to advance to positions of greater responsibility, including management roles. Your hard work and professional dedication will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package. Build a challenging and rewarding career with an industry leader!