Analyst, Engineering, Data Science Manager

Position: 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.