Associate Program Master Scheduler

Textron Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems in Wilmington, MA is seeking an Associate Program Master Scheduler to develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules for Weapons Systems programs. You will work with Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations to craft, manage and report on schedules, while advancing scheduling best practices in Earned Value Management.

The role requires 0–3 years of scheduling experience in engineering or manufacturing, proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 0-3 years’ experience scheduling in engineering development/manufacturing environments or similar.
• Experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, or Deltek OpenPlan for scheduling.
• Knowledge of advanced scheduling methodologies and techniques.
• Experience with Earned Value reporting and schedule performance metrics.
• Ability to develop and report on Schedule Risk Analyses (SRA).
• Experience with Integrated Master Plans (IMP) and converting them to IMS.

Responsibilities

• Analyze IMS to ensure alignment with contractual scope, logic, and resources.
• Assist baselining programs, assign resources, and verify budget baselines.
• Provide EVA variance insights to CAMs for baseline reporting.
• Resolve schedule issues through root-cause analysis and teamwork.
• Monitor and improve planning and scheduling processes and procedures.
• Analyze health metrics to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support development of IMS and transition to IMS.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Root-cause analysis

Scheduling

Earned Value management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Deltek OpenPlan

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Number: 345164

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

Textron Systems in Wilmington, MA is looking for a dedicated Associate Program Master Scheduler to develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for programs in our Weapons Systems business segment. As an Associate Program Master Scheduler, you will work cross-functionally with Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations to develop, manage and report on Engineering Development and Production schedules. In this role you’ll also provide and develop scheduling best practices in Earned Value Management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and ensure they accurately represent contractual scope, logic flow, and resources required to execute the program.
• Assist in the development of program baselines, including assigning resources within work-breakdown-structures, assigning earned value methods, and verification of contract budget baseline
• Coordinate with Financial Analysts and provide technical insight on Earned Value variance analysis to assist CAMs in baseline variance reporting
• Resolve schedule issues efficiently through root cause analysis and teamwork
• Monitor and improve planning and scheduling processes and procedures
• Analyze operational health metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• 0-3 years’ experience in scheduling within an engineering development and/or manufacturing operation, or other similar experience
• Demonstrated success in planning, developing, baselining and tracking schedules for commercial and DoD programs
• Familiar with Schedule management within the Primavera P6 scheduling tool, or Microsoft Project, or Deltek OpenPlan.
• Proven working knowledge and understanding of advanced scheduling methodologies and techniques
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or other related field is preferred.
• Experience with implementing, tracking and reporting schedule performance/Earned Value
• Ability to derive, interpret and present schedule performance and efficiency metrics to Senior Leadership team (e.g. schedule variance, SPI, milestone burndown, plan vs actual, etc.)
• Ability to develop and report on Schedule Risk Analyses (SRA)
• Experience with supporting development of Integrated Master Plans (IMP) and transitioning these into Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills & ability to interface effectively and efficiently across the organization.
• Familiarity with schedules in an MRP/ERP environment (i.e. SAP, Oracle, MAPICS, BAAN, etc.).
• Possesses or has ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

AI Readiness:Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $61,400 - $91,200 per year.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems

Primary Location: US-Massachusetts-Wilmington

Job Field: Program Management

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: Compressed Work Week (9x80)

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting: 09/17/2026, 8:57:35 PM