Master Scheduler

Karman Space & Defense; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

HSA contribution

FSA

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space and Defense is seeking a Master Scheduler to oversee master schedules across programs, aligning resources and driving on‑time delivery of critical space hardware.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams, monitor milestones, and provide actionable schedule insights to stakeholders. Five or more years in scheduling and proficiency with MS Project or Primavera are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in project scheduling, planning, or coordination in a complex environment.
• Experience using project management software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• High attention to detail in capturing dependencies, constraints, and milestones.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.
• Flexibility to adapt schedules and resource plans as priorities evolve.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains master schedules for programs and operations.
• Coordinates scheduling activities with project managers, department leaders, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Monitors progress against milestones and deliverables, identifies deviations and corrects course.
• Identifies scheduling risks and develops mitigation strategies.
• Evaluates and improves scheduling processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Provides schedule updates, metrics, trends, and performance insights to stakeholders.
• Facilitates communication among cross‑functional teams and external partners.
• Provides training, guidance, and support on scheduling tools and practices.

Skills

Schedule mgmt

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business admin, project mgmt, eng, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next‑generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

As a Master Scheduler, you will oversee the development and management of detailed schedules that drive program execution across engineering, operations, and production. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align resources, track progress, resolve conflicts, and support decision‑making that ensures on‑time delivery of critical space and launch hardware. You will play a central role in maintaining schedule integrity, improving planning processes, and supporting organizational transparency and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains master schedules for programs and operations to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and resource availability.
• Coordinates scheduling activities with project managers, department leaders, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Monitors progress against established milestones and deliverables, identifying deviations and implementing corrective actions.
• Identifies scheduling risks and constraints and develops mitigation strategies.
• Evaluates and improves scheduling processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Provides schedule updates, reporting metrics, trends, and performance insights to stakeholders.
• Facilitates communication among cross‑functional teams and external partners to ensure schedule alignment.
• Provides training, guidance, and support on scheduling tools, practices, and techniques.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in project scheduling, planning, or coordination in a complex environment.
• Experience using project management software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• High attention to detail in capturing dependencies, constraints, and milestones.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.
• Flexibility to adapt schedules and resource plans as priorities evolve.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or professional certification such as PMP or APICS.

This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑and long‑term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.