Program Master Scheduler

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

PacSci EMC seeks a Master Scheduler to build and maintain integrated master plans and schedules for DoD programs. You will collaborate with program managers and cross-functional teams to deliver baselined schedules and performance forecasts.

Responsibilities include developing WBS-linked schedules, validating against CDRL/SDRL requirements, and providing schedule health analyses and reports to leadership. Requires strong MS Project skills and PMO experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 4 years in a related scheduling role.
• Proficiency with MS Project and MS Office suite.
• Experience with DoD program environments is a plus.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and integrate program master schedules across functions.
• Develop resource plans and support PMO scheduling processes.
• Prepare schedule analyses, critical path, and schedule health metrics.
• Ensure alignment with WBS, CDRL/SDRL, and earned value requirements.
• Provide forecasts and status updates to program management.

Skills

Master Scheduler

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Data-driven analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

MS Teams

Job description

Hollister, CA, United StatesSummary:Our New Product Development team is seeking a Master Scheduler. This role plays an essential role on a team that builds and maintains comprehensive program plans and schedules. This includes Integrated Master Plans and Integrated Master Schedules that guide program execution and provide the baseline from which performance is measured. In this position, you will collaborate closely with Program Managers and cross functional partners, engaging with team members as needed to support successful program delivery. Working alongside the Program Finance Manager, the Master Scheduler communicates program status and performance in both schedule and cost and provides thoughtful forecasts for future performance.Key ResponsibilitiesCreate horizontal and vertical integration of program plans and schedules across company functions including finance, engineering, procurement, operations, manufacturing, and qualityDevelop, validate, and maintain schedules for assigned projects and programs. Provide resource management, support schedule process and procedure development for PMO activities, and assist with desktop metric oversight and reportingSupport Work Breakdown Structure configuration and IPT assignment. Ensure schedule alignment with Responsibility Assignment Matrix requirements for both summary and detailed control account planningUpdate the Contract Work Breakdown Structure Dictionary when requiredBuild and maintain the Program Master Schedule for post award activitiesUpdate and maintain project schedule fields as defined by the company Field Definition tableMaintain and adjust the baseline through the Baseline Change Review processPerform schedule health analyses, generate schedule quality metrics, and identify and resolve issuesPrepare Schedule Analysis Reports including critical path, top level summaries, resource management, milestones, and slack trend reportsEnsure management understanding of network logic, Gantt views, pert charts, milestone lists, and resource informationValidate schedules as assigned to meet DCMA fourteen-point criteria, defined field configurations, CDRL and SDRL requirements, and earned value standards. Provide guidance and instruction to project teams to strengthen performanceEstablish a schedule development calendar for assigned projects, capturing status cycles, report generation, required deliveries, and archival of the Integrated Master ScheduleProvide technical support for work package breakdown across programs and help oversee PMT assignmentsSupport Integrated Baseline Reviews and Schedule Resource Analysis reviews as neededDeliver schedule training to department colleagues, functional groups, and program teamsDevelop and maintain Earned Value analyses and reports. Assist Program Management and Finance with analysis and corrective actions related to Earned Value dataMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceMinimum of 4 years in a related role/functionStrong expertise with MS Project, including integration of multiple resource loaded schedules into a single master scheduleProficiency with MS Office and MS Teams, using data driven variance analysis and resource tracking to inform stakeholdersAbility to assemble and present data and complex subjects in a clear and meaningful way to audiences outside the Master Planning and Scheduling teamStrong functional management skills, including clear expectation setting with internal and external customersCommitment to challenging and advancing knowledge of industry practices, standards, and company policiesClear communication skills and the ability to explain issues and resolutions in both written and verbal formatsExperience preparing presentations for senior leaders that include metrics and clear explanationsAbility to collaborate with engineering, procurement, operations, and other functions to understand and reflect how and when scope will be performedAbility to build productive relationships with schedule stakeholders including internal and external customersExperience with program schedule forecasting and analysis, especially in a United States Department of Defense program environmentInterest in expanding professional skills and capabilitiesPMI Scheduling Professional certification or PMI Project Management Professional certification#LI-AC1Ralliant Corporation OverviewRalliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.About PacSci EMCPacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com. PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity.We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail] or EquityThis position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.Pay RangeThe salary range for this position (in local currency) is 81500.00-151300.00Is this role subject to ITAR?The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.