Lead Program Scheduler - TS/SCI - Palm Bay, Florida

Intra Management Solutions, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Intra Management Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Lead Program Scheduler in Palm Bay, Florida. This role is crucial for managing high-visibility scheduling operations and developing complex Integrated Master Schedules for Tier 1 programs.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and over 9 years of relevant experience, with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance required. Key responsibilities include conducting critical path analyses and mentoring junior schedulers in a dynamic environment.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to significant defense programs.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of relevant experience (or 13+ years without a degree, or 7+ years with a Master's).
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Strong experience in program scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage resource-loaded schedules using MS Project.
• Conduct critical path analysis and variance tracking.
• Mentor junior schedulers and shape best practices.

Skills

Program scheduling

Earned value management (EVMS)

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or 13+ years of experience)

Job description

About the Role

We’re supporting a leading defense contractor in the search for a Lead Program Scheduler to manage high-visibility, mission-critical scheduling operations. This position plays a key role in developing and maintaining complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for Tier 1 programs, providing schedule risk analysis, and supporting major program reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and manage resource-loaded schedules using MS Project
• Support program replans (OTB/OTS), internal reprogramming, and Baseline Reviews
• Conduct critical path analysis, variance tracking, and earned value metrics
• Lead scheduling support across finance, engineering, manufacturing, and quality functions
• Mentor junior schedulers and help shape scheduling best practices company-wide
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and government guidelines (EIA-748, PASEG, etc.)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years of relevant experience (or 13+ years without a degree, or 7+ years with a Master's)
• Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Strong experience in program scheduling and earned value management (EVMS)
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience working DoD or government-funded programs under FAR/DFAR

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Monte Carlo simulations and schedule risk analysis
• Knowledge of PASEG v4.0, IPMDAR/IPMR, and Project Server
• Background in aerospace, space, or airborne systems programs
• Experience with subcontractor schedule integration

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level scheduler looking to contribute to innovative defense programs with long-term impact.