IT Project Planner and Coordinator - (CAPM, PMP, EV, MS-Project) (Remote worker opening)

Job Description
BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Project Planner and Coordinator to join our dynamic team! As a key member of our Enterprise Shared Services project management team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of our projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
As a IT Project Planner and Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of projects while maintaining high-quality standards. You will work closely with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to ensure that all project tasks, activities, and milestones are completed on schedule and within budget.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource allocation plans, and critical path analyses to ensure timely project delivery.
• Coordinate and schedule project tasks, activities, and milestones with project team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Identify and mitigate potential project risks and develop contingency plans as needed.
• Monitor and control project progress, identifying and addressing deviations from the project plan.
• Collaborate with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to ensure project deliverables meet quality and scope requirements.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and status reports.
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, including status updates, progress reviews, and issue resolution.
• Identify and prioritize project tasks and activities, allocating resources and assigning responsibilities to team members.
• Develop and track project budgets, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with organizational financial policies.
• Provide project status updates to senior management, stakeholders, and clients as required.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coordinate program risk and opportunity management activities.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Suite of tools specifically MS Project & Excel.
• Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile frameworks.
• Ability to solve problems creatively.
• Familiarity with project management software tools (SPM), methodologies, and best practices.
• Familiarity with DOD project control practices including DCMA 14 point assessments.
• Experience with assisting & coordinating technical projects through the full life cycle
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Strong presentation skills.
Familiarity with advanced project scheduling and risk analysis techniques.
Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75510 - $128340
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.