Project Scheduler/Data Analyst, Jr - FAA

Position: Scheduler / Data Analyst, Junior - FAA

Function: Program Scheduling & Integration

Location: Remote

Remote Work Option: Yes

Culture

Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients. What does that mean? That means believing in a "people first" mentality, building high performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well-being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non-work obligations. Cobec is where someone can bring their whole self to work and be themselves, never having to compromise on their authenticity just to fit in. Lastly, we believe in the work we do, the goals and missions of our customers and the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders and our people.

Values and Expectations

The successful candidate for this role embodies the same values as Cobec. We realize experience is important, however; Cobec believes a person's abilities and skills that align with our values (Relationships, Leadership, Passion, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Teamwork, Diversity, Commitment, & Respect) are the most important drivers for success in this role.

In addition to exhibiting our values, a successful candidate for this role is expected to be a high performer, organized, dynamic, and have a positive attitude.

Job Summary

This position supports the FAA's Voice Switch & Recording (VS&R) program by maintaining and updating program schedules using Primavera P6 Client, P6 Web, and the FAA's Corporate Work Plan (CWP). We're looking for a data-driven, detail-oriented candidate eager to grow their expertise in scheduling large-scale, multi-billion-dollar federal programs. You'll work closely with a highly experienced scheduling team in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. This work directly supports the FAA's mission to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.

Years of Relevant Experience

The position requires 1-4 years of relevant experience supporting a Program Management Organization (PMO) or a similar program office in roles focused on process improvement, planning, data analysis, or scheduling.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related, and/or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Comfortable working with scheduling or data tools such as Primavera P6, P6 Web, Microsoft Project, or related tools, or eager to learn them, to support the development and maintenance of resource-loaded schedules.
• Develop schedule views, layouts, filters, and reports based on project manager input. Implement consistent planning, scheduling, and resource management processes to meet varying project sizes, scope, and needs.
• Identify, monitor, and status project control milestones.
• Develop what-if scenarios and identify schedule risks and the potential impact to the project's/portfolio's objectives.
• Apply project scheduling fundamentals like critical path analysis and resource analysis.
• Develop and apply data analysis reports and present schedule performance information to stakeholders using advanced features in Microsoft Excel, or other business analysis and visualization tools
• Validate site lists and installation sequencing using inputs from engineering teams, FAA databases, and vendors.
• Learn to execute large-scale updates to CWP (Oracle Primavera P6) database, ensuring logical consistency and baseline accuracy.
• Prepare data extracts to support program dashboards and leadership ad hoc requests.
• Support the application of Primavera P6 best practices for data quality and schedule control, with guidance from senior scheduling staff. Experience working in a collaborative team environment with analysts, engineers, management consultants, and other schedulers.
• Document and control changes and revisions to the schedule.
• Compliance with all relevant GAO-16-89G, Schedule Assessment Guide: Best Practices for Project Schedules.
• Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.

Master's degree is a plus and may count as additional years of experience.

Skills Requirements

• Familiarity with Primavera P6 (EPPM 16.1 or later) and/or Microsoft Project is preferred. Candidates should be comfortable working with complex software tools and willing to learn new scheduling platforms as needed. Understanding of GAO and DCMA scheduling best practices.
• Familiarity with schedule quality and schedule risk assessment tools such as Deltek Acumen.
• Experience working in a team environment, , and working collaboratively to collect schedule data for project updates.
• Willingness to solve problems and innovate with helping develop approaches to address complex problems, proactively bringing ideas to the team and implementing solutions.
• Experience working with project cost teams preferred.
• Understanding of how to apply risk to project schedules.

Strong analytical, technical, and people skills. Must be willing to work in a fast-paced work environment and be flexible to work on more than one program.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in IT or software project scheduling is preferred.
• Experience in project schedule analysis software, such as Deltek Acumen, Steelray Project Analyzer, Oracle Risk / Pertmaster, or similar tools is desired.
• Understanding all relevant GAO-16-89G, Schedule Assessment Guide: Best Practices for Project Schedules

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance.

Travel

Occasional travel required as needed by client/s and/or company.

EEO

Cobec, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state and local law.

EEO is the Law