Integrated Master Scheduler

KBR Careers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Integrated Master Scheduler in Huntsville, Alabama to develop, maintain, and analyze complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) supporting program objectives. You will ensure schedule alignment, provide timely reporting, and work across engineering, program management, operations, and customer teams to mitigate risks and enable informed decisions.

The role requires extensive experience with IMS, critical path and risk analyses, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 10 years of experience in program scheduling, project controls, planning, or Integrated Master Scheduling.
• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for complex programs or projects.
• Experience performing critical path analysis, schedule variance analysis, and schedule risk assessments.
• Experience preparing schedule status reports and supporting program reviews for management or government customers.
• Experience coordinating schedule activities across multiple functional organizations and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to support program execution, planning, and reporting requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate schedule risks impacting critical path activities, milestones, deliverables, and program objectives.
• Perform schedule variance analysis and develop recovery plans and mitigation strategies to address delays and execution challenges.
• Apply advanced scheduling methodologies and best practices to optimize workflow efficiency and maintain schedule integrity across multiple project phases.
• Coordinate with program management, engineering, operations, subcontractors, and customer stakeholders to ensure schedule alignment and integration.
• Maintain standardized IMS structures and schedule documentation in accordance with government-approved formats and contractual requirements.
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc schedule updates, status reports, metrics, and leadership briefings to support strategic decision-making.
• Track key dependencies, milestones, and program performance indicators to ensure visibility into schedule health and execution status.
• Other duties as assigned in support of mission and business requirements.

Skills

Integrated Master Scheduling

Schedule analysis

Critical path analysis

Risk assessment

IMS scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Summary

The Integrated Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) that support critical program objectives across multiple project phases. This position serves as a key member of the program team, ensuring schedule integration, alignment, and visibility for program leadership and customer stakeholders. The role evaluates program performance through schedule analysis, identifies potential risks to execution, and develops actionable mitigation strategies to support successful outcomes. Working across engineering, program management, operations, and customer organizations, the Integrated Master Scheduler provides accurate and timely schedule reporting that enables informed decision-making. Success in this position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate complex activities while maintaining compliance with customer and contractual scheduling requirements.

Title

Integrated Master Scheduler

Job Summary

The Integrated Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) that support critical program objectives across multiple project phases. This position serves as a key member of the program team, ensuring schedule integration, alignment, and visibility for program leadership and customer stakeholders. The role evaluates program performance through schedule analysis, identifies potential risks to execution, and develops actionable mitigation strategies to support successful outcomes. Working across engineering, program management, operations, and customer organizations, the Integrated Master Scheduler provides accurate and timely schedule reporting that enables informed decision-making. Success in this position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate complex activities while maintaining compliance with customer and contractual scheduling requirements.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to support program execution, planning, and reporting requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate schedule risks impacting critical path activities, milestones, deliverables, and program objectives.
• Perform schedule variance analysis and develop recovery plans and mitigation strategies to address delays and execution challenges.
• Apply advanced scheduling methodologies and best practices to optimize workflow efficiency and maintain schedule integrity across multiple project phases.
• Coordinate with program management, engineering, operations, subcontractors, and customer stakeholders to ensure schedule alignment and integration.
• Maintain standardized IMS structures and schedule documentation in accordance with government-approved formats and contractual requirements.
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc schedule updates, status reports, metrics, and leadership briefings to support strategic decision-making.
• Track key dependencies, milestones, and program performance indicators to ensure visibility into schedule health and execution status.
• Other duties as assigned in support of mission and business requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• 10 years of experience in program scheduling, project controls, planning, or Integrated Master Scheduling.
• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for complex programs or projects.
• Experience performing critical path analysis, schedule variance analysis, and schedule risk assessments.
• Experience preparing schedule status reports and supporting program reviews for management or government customers.
• Experience coordinating schedule activities across multiple functional organizations and project stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. government, aerospace, defense, or large-scale engineering programs.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project scheduling tools.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and program control processes.
• Experience supporting schedule compliance reviews, audits, or DCMA scheduling requirements.
• Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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