Planner/Scheduler III - Test Development [A-shift]
- Seattle, WA, United States
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're 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! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Integrated Master Schedule Development & Maintenance
- Develop, baseline, andmaintaincomprehensive Integrated Master Schedules for test and launch capital projects, incorporating all phases from concept through commissioning and operational handover
- Decompose project scope into logically sequenced, resource-loaded Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) with clearly defined milestones, critical path, and float analysis
- Establish andmaintainschedule baselines in coordination with Program Managers, Project Engineers, and Construction Management teams
- Integrate sub-tier contractor and supplier schedules into the program-level IMS, ensuring alignment and traceability across all contributing work packages
Critical Path & Risk Analysis
- Perform rigorous critical path method (CPM) analysis toidentifyschedule drivers, near-critical paths, and areas of schedule risk
- Conduct schedule risk analysis (SRA) using probabilistic methods (e.g., Monte Carlo simulation) to quantify schedule confidence levels and support realistic milestone commitments
- Identifyschedule threats and opportunities early; develop and track mitigation actions in collaboration with project stakeholders
- Support development of Schedule Risk and Opportunity Registers,maintainingalignment with the project risk management framework
Earned Value & Performance Measurement
- Support or lead Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and reporting for capital projects, including performance measurement baseline (PMB) establishment, variance analysis (SV, SPI), and Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasting
- Prepare and present Schedule Performance Index (SPI) trend analysis and critical path impact assessments to program leadership and internal customers
- Generate weekly and monthly schedule status reports, variance analysis narratives, and corrective action plans for internal and external stakeholders
Capital Project Planning Integration
- Collaborate with Facilities, Construction Management, and Infrastructure teams to integrate civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and systems installation activities into cohesive project schedules
- Coordinate schedule inputs for long-lead procurement, permitting, regulatory approvals, safety reviews, and test readiness milestones specific to launch and test site development
- Support Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and other formal
... For full info follow application link.ITAR RequirementsTo conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here. Equal Employment OpportunityBlue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.Affirmative Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.