ENGINEERING PROGRAM SCHEDULER

Marvin Engineering Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvin Engineering Co. in Inglewood, CA is seeking an experienced Engineering Program Scheduler to develop and maintain integrated master schedules supporting program execution from contract award through production handoff.

You will collaborate with Technical Program Managers, monitor risk, forecast schedule performance, and drive DCMA-compliant IMS quality across multiple programs to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Management or Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in program planning or program management.
• Experience with integrated master schedules across multiple programs.

Responsibilities

• Interpret contract requirements to create an IMS that meets customer, quality, and contract requirements.
• Gather program steps, durations, dependencies, and other details to map development from contract award to production handoff.
• Provide recommendations to Technical Program Managers for timely and accurate status/forecasting.
• Analyze program critical paths and perform root-cause assessments to baseline variances.
• Lead development and delivery of Schedule Risk Assessments and IMS baselines across functions.
• Communicate schedule dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Schedule analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Management or Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Open Plan

Milestone Professional

Job description

Date: Jul 23, 2026

Location: Inglewood, CA, US, 90302

Company: Marvin Engineering Co.

Req ID: 1606

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $120,000 - $160,000

Salary Is Based On Experience, Skills, And Education

This position is 100% onsite

The Marvin Group is a Strategic Partner for Global Alternate Mission Equipment and Sustainment

The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor, plays a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group consists of Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) and Marvin Land Systems (MLS). Marvin Engineering designs and produces military Alternate Mission Equipment. Marvin Test Solutions designs and manufactures armament Test Equipment. Marvin Land Systems specializes in the design and build of power and thermal management systems. For over 60 years we have maintained “A Tradition of Excellence”, serving as a trusted source for our unwavering commitment to supporting all branches of the Department of Defense and our global allies. Our collaboration extends across a diverse array of programs and platforms, including major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Engineering Program Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated master schedules that support program execution from contract award through production handoff. This role partners with cross-functional stakeholders and Technical Program Managers to ensure accurate planning, forecasting, risk management, and schedule performance. The position drives schedule quality in accordance with DCMA requirements, conducts schedule risk assessments, analyzes critical paths and program metrics, and provides actionable recommendations to leadership. The Engineering Program Scheduler plays a key role in program reviews, proposal planning, SDRL management, and risk/opportunity tracking to ensure successful program execution and on-time delivery.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpret contract requirements and objectives to create a thorough IMS that is executable and meets customer, quality, and contract requirements.
• Gather individual program steps, durations, dependencies, and other details from appropriate program stakeholders to assemble into cohesive IMS that maps development programs from contract award to production handoff.
• Provide recommendations and support to Technical Program Managers by employing best practices to ensure timely and accurate status/forecasting of work.
• Analyze program critical paths and facilitate root cause assessments to baseline execution variances.
• Recommend actions to program management based upon program metrics, trends, and variances.
• Evaluate schedules for IMS quality according to DCMA requirements and suggest improvements to processes.
• Independently perform as program IMS lead in program reviews and meetings.
• Support program risk/opportunity analysis as it relates to the IMS.
• Lead the development and delivery of Schedule Risk Assessments and IMS baselines across functional area.
• Actively communicate schedule dependencies, risks and mitigation plans to internal and external customers; Be able to clearly explain the IMS assumptions and dependencies to leadership.
• Develop master phasing schedules for executive review.
• Support proposal planning and development.
• Ad hoc analysis and what-if scenario planning.
• Manage SDRLs across contracts to ensure deliverable dates are met, plans to complete are in place and executed with stakeholders, and deliverables track to Risk and IMS reporting.
• Establish and manage Risk and Opportunities plans to include risk establishment with cross-functional stakeholders, mitigation/capture steps, and plan to closure.
• This role is 100% on-site at our Inglewood, CA facility.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s Degree Finance, Business, Management or Engineering or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years relevant experience in program planning or program management
• Project Management experience a plus.
• Experience in developing integrated master schedules across a portfolio of programs using scheduling software such as MS Project, Primavera, Open Plan, Milestone Professional
• Knowledge of Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)
• Knowledge of resource loading schedules with (People, Equipment, Tools, etc.)
• Strong oral and written communication skills for interfacing with stakeholders
• Critical thinker who can offer recommendations for different ways to view program performance and execution to facilitate decision making
• Demonstrated proficiency in schedule analysis. Experience analyzing for IMS quality (DCMA IMS requirements) and ability to produce valid critical paths, applying root cause analysis to variance recovery.
• Knowledge in the application of integrated cost/schedule methods
• Proficiency in MS Office Programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Strong creative problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and time management skills
• Organized and self-motivated with excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple priorities while meeting program deadlines
• US Citizenship

SALARY RANGE

Base Salary Range (Inglewood only): $120,000 to $160,000

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

There are typically no travel requirements for this position (2%)

NOTES

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be “U.S. persons” within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

The Marvin Group is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer.

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