Program Planner

Telemetry Today LLC; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

FSA

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Red 6 Aerospace, Inc. in Denver, CO is seeking a Program Planner to join the PMO to support planning, scheduling, and execution of advanced defense programs. You will develop and maintain IMS, support EVMS, and ensure alignment with cost, schedule, and technical objectives.

You will coordinate across engineering, software, testing, manufacturing, and program management, while maintaining schedule metrics and data for leadership reviews and IPMDAR deliverables.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Coordinate schedule updates across engineering, systems, software, testing, manufacturing, and program management.
• Ensure schedule logic, dependencies, milestones, and progress reflect program execution.
• Support EVMS processes and maintain schedule data for program performance measurement.
• Assist in developing and maintaining WBS in accordance with MIL-STD-881.
• Support schedule integration with Control Accounts, OBS, and baselines.
• Perform schedule risk assessments, critical path analysis, and what-if planning.
• Prepare schedule metrics and IPMDAR deliverables.
• Maintain schedule configuration control and baseline change management.
• Ensure compliance with DoD program management standards.

Skills

IMS principles

EVMS principles

Microsoft Project

Technical interpretation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Business/PM/Engineering/Finance

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Red 6 is an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) technology startup leading the way in synthetic air combat training. Our primary technology, supporting our ATARS product, enables pilots to simulate the cognitive challenges of flying while accessing realistic, scalable training in dynamic outdoor environments.

THE ROLE

Red 6 is seeking a Program Planner to join the Program Management Office (PMO) to help support the planning, scheduling, and execution of advanced defense programs. Working alongside Program Managers, engineers, and functional leads, you will develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), support Earned Value Management System (EVMS) activities, and help ensure program execution aligns with cost, schedule, and technical objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop, maintain, and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) supporting engineering development and production activities.

Coordinate schedule updates across engineering, systems, software, testing, manufacturing, and program management organizations.

Ensure schedule logic, dependencies, milestones, and progress accurately reflect program execution.

Support implementation of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes and maintain schedule data supporting program performance measurement.

Assist in developing and maintaining Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) in accordance with MIL-STD-881.

Support schedule integration with Control Accounts, organizational planning, and program baselines.

Perform schedule risk assessments, critical path analysis, and "what-if" planning to identify execution risks and opportunities.

Prepare schedule metrics and program performance information for internal leadership, customer reviews, and Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) deliverables.

Maintain schedule configuration control and documentation supporting baseline change management.

Support compliance with company quality procedures, customer requirements, and applicable DoD program management standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline, or equivalent experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum of 1-3 years of experience supporting program planning, project controls, scheduling, or program management.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling software.

Understanding Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS) principles.

Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles.

Ability to interpret technical information and translate it into executable program schedules.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Experience supporting DoD acquisition or defense contracts.

Familiarity with DI-MGMT-81861 Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) requirements.

Familiarity with ANSI/EIA-748-C Earned Value Management System Guidelines.

Experience supporting ANSI/EIA-748 compliant EVMS implementations.

Familiarity with Control Accounts, Organizational Breakdown Structures (OBS), and Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).

Experience with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar engineering collaboration tools.

Familiarity with DCMA 14-Point Schedule Assessment metrics.

Understanding of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development in accordance with MIL-STD-881.

COMPENSATION

Estimated Base Salary Range: $60,000-$85,000

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage for Employees)

Paid time off, including vacation, sick, paid holidays, and parental leave

Short and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Voluntary Worksite Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity)

May be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance, subject to plan terms.

Note

Red 6 reserves the right to change its current benefits program at any time, in a manner that is consistent with applicable federal and state regulations.

This job description is not a contract and confers no contractual rights, privileges, or benefits on any applicant or potential applicant. Red 6 has the right to change any and all terms of this job description, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits. Nothing in this job description constitutes an offer or guarantee of employment.

Red Six Aerospace, Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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