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Tecolote Research

Schedule Analyst

Tecolote Research, Houston, Texas, United States, 77058

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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.