Master Scheduler

Leidos; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Master Scheduler to develop, manage, and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule for the AEGIS program, coordinating with PMs, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. The role focuses on schedule integrity, risk assessment, and timely delivery of milestones.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of Master Scheduler experience, proficiency in Microsoft Project, and strong communication skills to brief status updates to leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of Master Scheduler experience.
• Experience with schedule development and maintenance.
• Experience performing schedule risk analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with databases and strong communication skills.
• Ability to engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for the T&S projects per the WBS.
• Update T&S project schedules in IPAS weekly and prepare schedule materials for the Government PM.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to gather milestones, dependencies, and constraints.
• Use scheduling tools to create, maintain, and align the master schedule with project objectives.
• Support the Lead Program Manager in coordinating internal and external teams to achieve milestones.
• Create, develop, and manage project plans and milestones.
• Develop comprehensive project timelines and track status as needed.
• Apply risk management to scheduling and execution and identify risks to timelines and budget.
• Maintain technical documentation including enterprise, system, and network designs.
• Develop Implementation Plans and MOPs.

Skills

MS Project

Schedule risk analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Databases

Job description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

The AEGIS program at Leidos is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to develop, manage, and maintain program and project schedules in support of a high-priority, high-visibility implementation program. The Master Scheduler will analyze schedule changes and impacts, provide risk assessments to determine schedule viability, and maintain alignment across multiple projects and priorities. This position will support the AEGIS program and work closely with program leadership, project managers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams while managing multiple simultaneous tasks and providing comprehensive scheduling support to the customer.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) incorporating the various T&S projects in accordance with the T&S Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Update T&S project schedules in IPAS weekly and prepare schedule presentation materials as requested by the Government Program Manager.
• Collaborate with project managers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to gather project requirements, milestones, dependencies, and constraints for incorporation into the master schedule.
• Utilize project management software and scheduling tools to create, maintain, and update the master schedule, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project objectives.
• Support the Lead Program Manager in the development and coordination of internal and external teams to achieve project milestones.
• Create, develop, and manage project plans.
• Coordinate and establish project milestones.
• Develop comprehensive project timelines.
• Track and brief project status as requested.
• Apply risk management practices to project scheduling and execution.
• Identify scheduling shortfalls, risks, or obstacles to prevent or minimize impacts to project timelines and budgets.
• Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation, including enterprise architecture, application and system design, and network architecture and design documentation.
• Develop technical documentation, including Implementation Plans and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and eight (8) or more years of experience as a Master Scheduler.
• Experience with schedule development and maintenance.
• Experience performing schedule risk analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with databases.
• Strong verbal and written communication and briefing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively engage and communicate with technical and program management stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience managing technical implementations.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• ITIL certification.

Clearance Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

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Original Posting:

October 8, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.