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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight.

Blue Origin was founded on a vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.  One step toward making that a reality is the ability to store liquid hydrogen and oxygen in space without it boiling away (i.e. Boil-off).  Blue Origin’s Zero Boil-off (ZBO) Program is addressing that challenge by developing a Cryocooler system that will prevent those liquids from boiling in space.  This position is for a Program Planning & Control (PP&C) Specialist II within the ZBO Program.  Generally, this position expects you to collaborate with several functions to develop and maintain project schedules, develop forecast cost estimates, and support finance’s lead in developing the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).  This role is critical to ensuring all aspects of the cryocooler are at the right place at the right time.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Support the development of the Work breakdown Structures (WBS), Master Phasing Plans (MPPs), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and tactical schedules (i.e. Detail level schedules). 
• Solicit requirements from your assigned Integrated Production Team (IPT)
• Identify dependencies from IPTs, Program Managers, and internal and external Customers.
• Create integrated schedule and cost baselines in Primavera’s P6 and Deltek’s Cobra.
• Coordinate status updates, collect and input schedule performance, perform regular schedule forecast updates, and provide actionable schedule reporting.
• Generate actionable metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), and schedule reporting artifacts to inform IPT leaders and influence future schedule updates.
• Follow program schedule and cost change management direction
• Be flexible and able to pivot upon program direction

We are looking for someone able to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality that will lead to stakeholder successes. 

Special Mentions: 

• Travel between business sites may be expected (<10% expected).
• Interviews will include a technical assessment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience and comfort with working in ambiguous environments and situations
• Undergraduate degree preferably in business, finance, engineering, project management or equivalent experience
• 5+ years’ experience in program scheduling [aerospace industry and/or Research & Development (R&D) programs preferred]
• Broad/deep scheduling and planning skillset - proficiency with resource-loaded schedules using Primavera (P6), Open Plan, MS Project, or other software
• Control account management including schedule baselining, reforecasting, variance analysis, and schedule-change management.
• Proven ability to build, develop, and maintain a fully networked and resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedule from scratch.
• Skilled in developing schedule reports and analysis of KPIs
• Demonstrated exposure to project cost management: must be willing to learn and execute cost management support to assigned IPTs/control accounts
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• P6, Deltek Cobra, Microsoft Project, or other cost/schedule integration and analysis tool experience.
• Experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and financial project reporting
• Experience establishing new research and development programs.
• Following a monthly/quarterly rhythm of Estimate-at-Complete (EAC) and Estimate-to-Complete (ETC) development and reporting
• Proven record of hands-on development and implementation of process improvements
• MBA, or Project Management certification (PMP/Certified Project Manager)

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $85,770.00-$120,078.00

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue 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, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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Applicants wishing to receive information on 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 [email protected].

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