Program Planner

Frontdoor Defense; Louisville, Northern (CO, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Red 6 Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Program Planner in Louisville, CO to support planning, scheduling, and execution of advanced defense programs.

You will develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and assist EVMS activities to ensure cost, schedule, and technical objectives are met. The role collaborates with PMO, engineers, and functional leads to drive program performance, participate in IPMDAR deliverables, and ensure alignment with MIL-STD-881 and DoD requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Business, PM, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years in program planning, scheduling, or management.
• Experience with scheduling software and IMS concepts.
• Understanding EVMS and IMS; ability to translate technical data into schedules.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for engineering development and production.
• Coordinate schedule updates across multiple organizations (engineering, systems, software, testing, manufacturing, PMO).
• Ensure schedule logic, milestones, dependencies, and progress reflect execution.
• Support EVMS processes and EVMS data for performance measurement.
• Assist in developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) per MIL-STD-881.
• Support schedule integration with control accounts and baselines.
• Perform schedule risk assessments and critical path analysis.
• Prepare schedule metrics and IPMDAR deliverables.
• Maintain schedule configuration control and baseline change management.
• Adhere to DoD program management standards.

Skills

Microsoft Project

IMS principles

EVMS principles

Schedule analysis

DoD program knowledge

Communication skills

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Program Planner

Develop and maintain IMS for defense programs and coordinate with PMO stakeholders

Location: Louisville, Colorado

Compensation: $60,000 - 85,000 USD / year

About The Role

Program Planner

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.

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.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

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.

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.