Program Planning and Control Specialist III

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse team of collaborators doers and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origins vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists and accomplished experts in Program Planning & Controls (PP&C) you will develop and maintain program plans for various spaceflight systems. Partnered with Blues Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) there are multiple facets to your support of our spaceflight systems. We are seeking a proactive service-oriented individual with excellent oral written and interpersonal skills that can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for supporting the development and maintenance of Program Schedules with the Integrated Master Schedule. Partnering with technical leadership across Blue you will support the resource loading of our schedules and analyze resource requirement needed to achieve milestones. This position will also support change management initiatives and incorporate approved baseline changes into the schedule. As part of our monthly operating system you will lead reviews to gather status updates from varying stakeholders and data sources maintain schedule health and proactively analyze logic for accuracy and conduct what-if scenario planning for schedule optimization opportunities. You will organize all this data to provide program leadership insight to status schedule risk and the associated recommended risk mitigations. You will also partner closely with the Program Cost Analysts to maintain integrated cost and schedule plans that will facilitate program budgeting and cost analysis.

A continuous focus on process improvement will be a requirement as you collaborate with PP&C counterparts across the business units to develop new or improved methods of building analyzing and reporting our schedules and schedule performance.

Reporting to the PP&C leader of one of our four business units this role will be integral in leading and supporting the development of robust programs plans. You will work to increase the speed and efficiency of the programs by supporting the timely delivery quality and transparency of program performance data and schedules to support the companys business decisions.

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!

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Finance Business Project Management or Engineering
• Experience with integrated master schedules with resource loading using Primavera (P6) Open Plan MS Project or other software
• Experience and comfort with working in ambiguous environments and situations

• Analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
• 5 years of experience in program scheduling/planning and controls
• Strong computer skills (MS Excel MS Project)

• Strong communication skills in technical work environments
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• Experience establishing new program schedules
• Experience in aerospace research and development and manufacturing environments

• IPMR Customer Deliverables on EVM-required contracts
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Budgeting cost analysis and financial reporting
• Expert user of Primavera P6
• Experience with Deltek Cobra Empower or other cost/schedule integration and analysis tools
• Successful support of programs through DCMA/DCAA joint site surveillance or other government audits

• Proposal support including translation of BOEs into IMSs upon award
• MBA or Project Management certification (PMP/Certified Project Manager)

Dont meet every single requirement 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $134609-$197425

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $134609-$197425

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

Export Control Regulations

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 a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding) Road Test Hours of Service Drug and Alcohol Testing vehicle inspection requirements CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting retaining and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications performance and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust equality and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire promotion and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin/ethnicity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal state and local laws including the Washington Fair Chance Act the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws. For more information on Know Your Rights please see here.

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