Program Planner
US$116,500 / yr base salary
Posted 1 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Senior Principal Program Planner, THAAD (Hybrid Preferred, Remote Work Considered))”
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- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$116,500 / yr |
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Study levelProfessional certification
Job Description
The Program Planning function within Electronic Systems, is currently seeking a Senior Principal Program Planner who will support THAAD related programs. This role is intended to be performed in a Hybrid remote work format, with the individual splitting their time between our offices in Nashua, NH, and remotely from an alternate work space. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must either currently reside in the Nashua area, or must be willing to relocate to the area to support the Hybrid work format requirements (55% on-site, approximately).
***For the ideal candidate who meets a majority of our mandatory and preferred requirements, a full-time remote work format may be considered.
The Senior Principal Program Planner prepares, develops and coordinates the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet all program objectives.
Additional responsibilities include:
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Ensures major projects and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including but not limited to finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality.
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Monitors program schedule performance, tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts.
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Utilizes Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas.
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Updates and prepares reports for customers.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
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Expertise in development of complex integrated master plans (IMPs) and integrated master schedules (IMS)
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
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Proficiency Microsoft Project and experience with Cobra
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Experience in change management roles, especially involving cultural change
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Experience supporting new business pursuits (captures/proposals)
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Strong interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional work teams
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Ability to mentor early through late career team members.
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Possess a thorough understanding of US DoD schedule policies and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements.