Lead Space Systems Master Scheduler

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Vast is seeking a Master Scheduler in Long Beach to own the Integrated Master Schedule across satellite programs. You will baseline, maintain IMS, and align proposals with the WBS and estimates, working at the intersection of engineering and program management.

The role requires 5+ years in hardware development IMS, proficiency in Smartsheet or MS Project, and strong CP analysis with a focus on preventing schedule slips while coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules on hardware development programs.
• Proficiency in Smartsheet or Microsoft Project.
• Experience developing proposal schedules and running schedule cadences with engineering teams.
• Strong critical path analysis and schedule risk assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, baseline, and maintain the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across all satellite subsystems and program phases.
• Own schedule development for proposals — build credible, bottoms-up schedules tied to the WBS and basis of estimate.
• Facilitate weekly schedule status meetings with all engineering subsystems; track commitments and flag deviations to program leadership.
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule margin tracking, and near-term look-ahead reporting.
• Identify, document, and report schedule risks and opportunities; support mitigation planning with subsystem owners.
• Maintain schedule baseline change control and manage variance analysis.
• Coordinate with supply chain on long-lead hardware and vendor schedule integration.
• Support program reviews (PDR, CDR, MRR) with schedule artifacts and trend analysis.
• Develop and standardize repeatable scheduling processes and proposal templates as the program scales.

Skills

Critical path analysis

Schedule risk assessment

Proposal scheduling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

EVMS

Job description

Vast is seeking a Master Scheduler in Long Beach to own the Integrated Master Schedule across satellite programs. You will baseline, maintain IMS, and align proposals with the WBS and estimates, working at the intersection of engineering and program management.

The role requires 5+ years in hardware development IMS, proficiency in Smartsheet or MS Project, and strong CP analysis with a focus on preventing schedule slips while coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.