Schedule Analyst

Overview

Tecolote Research, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Schedule Analyst to support program and project scheduling activities for federal government and aerospace clients. This position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals with 0-3 years of experience. The selected candidate will work under close supervision to assist in developing and maintaining detailed project schedules and supporting the overall program planning process.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and maintenance of program/project schedules, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and WBS dictionaries.

Monitor schedule implementation and track project progress against baseline objectives.

Update and maintain schedule data to reflect changes in project plans, milestones, and deliverables.

Conduct basic schedule analysis to evaluate progress, identify potential delays, and assess alignment with baseline schedules.

Support the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process by integrating schedule inputs and tracking milestones.

Perform critical path identification and basic "what-if" scenario analyses to evaluate alternate planning strategies.

Support schedule reporting requirements and help maintain schedule archives.

Provide schedule and resource projections to assist in program decision-making and risk assessment.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Statistics).

0-3 years of applicable experience in scheduling, project planning, or related analytical support roles.

Basic understanding of project scheduling principles, WBS development, and schedule performance metrics.

Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar) is a plus.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

U.S. citizenship is required.

Must be able to obtain a security clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

Exposure to federal government or aerospace environments.

Understanding of the PPBE process or experience supporting government programs.

Interest in learning advanced scheduling and program management tools and techniques.

Education

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.