SUMMARY

Responsible for the development, integration, maintenance, and oversight of the full program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across all phases of complex aerospace development programs, including engineering, certification, supply chain, production, installation, and delivery. Operates in a cross-functional environment and ensures that the schedule supports program objectives, complies with customer and DFARS requirements (including DCMA 14-point schedule assessments), Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) and integrates Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methodologies where required.
Closely collaborates with the Production Planners, maintaining accountability for the overall program schedule and critical path.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience as a scheduler on large, complex, engineering development programs in aerospace or defense, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working on US Government funded programs is strongly preferred.
US Person Required - this position requires special access. A US Person is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Deep knowledge of integrated scheduling principles and government contracting expectations.
• Proficiency with MS Project and MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Proven experience developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with DCMA schedule assessment criteria, EVMS principles, and DoD reporting requirements.
• Experience integrating EVMS systems (e.g., Deltek Cobra, Empower) preferred.
• Prior participation in Integrated Baseline Reviews and customer audits preferred.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-881 and program WBS structuring.
• PMI-SP, PMP, or similar professional scheduling certification preferred.
• APICS, Six Sigma, or Lean certification is a plus.
• Strong understanding of cross-functional aerospace development workflows.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead discussions with functional leads and senior management regarding schedule strategy, performance, and recovery.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.
  The expected WA salary range for this position is between $82,000.00 - $113.000.00 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law.

• Develop and maintain the Program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Lead schedule development and baseline processes aligned to program Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and program scope.
• Ensure compliance with industry and government standards (e.g., DCMA 14-Point Assessment, IPMR/IPMDAR, EIA-748).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and finance to integrate functional plans into the IMS.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of EVMS schedule-related components including baseline control, status updates, and forecasting.
• Conduct regular schedule status reviews with Control Account Managers (CAMs) and functional leads.
• Identify and analyze schedule variances and critical path impacts; prepare what-if and recovery scenarios.
• Provide timely and accurate schedule metrics, reports, and presentations to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), Joint Schedule Risk Assessments (JSRAs), and schedule walk-throughs with customers and auditors.
• Collaborate with the Production Planners to ensure consistency between program and production schedules.
• Serve as scheduling SME to support proposal development, resource planning, and program execution.
• Mentor functional teams on scheduling principles and scheduling discipline.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.