Principal Program Planner IMP/IMS

This position will provide planning/scheduling support for capture/proposal efforts, including facilitating/leading the development of the Integrated Master Plans (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) by interfacing with Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, Control Account Managers (CAM's), Program Management, Business Operations personnel, Teammates, Subcontractors, and other program planners. Additonal responsibilities may include supporting new program start-up including developing/implementing planning processes and procedures for baseline implementation and control, as well as reporting program performance, status, metrics, and analysis. Occasional travel may be required to support independent program reviews/assessments for other Raytheon product lines or business areas. This individual may also be assigned to existing programs to provide additional planning support required to update/maintain the program IMP/IMS, reporting and assisting in problem resolution of schedule issues to management, ensuring integration and consistency between cost and schedule baselines, providing weekly status to program management, and performing risk and critical path analysis. Required Skills: Bachelors' degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Math, or Technical related field with 8+ years experience in Planning/Scheduling positions. Extensive experience with IMP/IMS development. In depth knowledge of capture/proposal process and contractual significance of IMP and of IMS. Must be able to perform Critical path and Risk analysis. Extensive experience with cost/schedule integration and Earned Value Management. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Project. MUST BE A US CITIZENSHIP WITH THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN A SECURITY CLEARANCE. Desired Skills: Project Management Certification a plus. Education Requirement: Bachelors' degree with major in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Math, or Technical related field. Company & Benefit Information: BusinessWeek named Raytheon "One of the Best Places to Launch Your Career" because we offer not only exceptional technical challenge but also excellent compensation and benefits. Raytheon is an industry leader in defense and government electronics, space, information technology, technical services, and special mission aircraft. Headquartered in Waltham, MA, Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide and generated $20.3 billion in 2006 sales. Our vision is to be the most admired defense and aerospace systems supplier through world-class people and technology. Raytheon’s Aurora-based Space Systems group has a strong legacy in providing comprehensive ground systems, supporting space assets ranging from geostationary satellites to complex non-geo constellations. Raytheon offers exceptional benefits, including: . On-going training and generous tuition reimbursement . Immediate vestment in our 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan (RAYSIP) with company-match . Retirement Income Savings Program (RISP) and profit sharing . Flex time schedules and abundant Paid Time Off (PTO) . On-site fitness center RELOCATION ASSISTANCE MAYBE AVAILABLE. If you reside outside of the Denver area but do not require relocation assistance, please state that at the top of your resume Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE ©2008 Raytheon Company. All rights reserved. Raytheon is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and welcomes a wide diversity of applicants. U.S. citizenship and security clearance may be required.