Program Scheduler

Front Door Defense; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock options

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Program Scheduler in Melbourne, Florida. The role involves developing and maintaining integrated project schedules for space mission programs, supporting scheduling needs, and managing schedule performance. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and expertise with MS Project and financial management tools. CesiumAstro offers a vibrant work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including company stock options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Scheduling and Financial management of projects.
• Prior experience supporting spacecraft development.

Responsibilities

• Create/update MS Project schedules with Subject Matter Experts.
• Provide scheduling support to assigned programs and operations.
• Develop/maintain cost/schedule integration and earned value consistency.

Skills

Scheduling and Financial management

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Project

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related fields

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Program Scheduler

Develop and maintain integrated project schedules for multiple space mission programs.

Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States

About The Role

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands‑on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward‑thinking individuals to join our team.

We are seeking to add a Program Scheduler to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment, and managing multiple fast paced projects at once, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Subject Matter Experts to create/update MS Project schedules.
• Provide scheduling support to assigned programs and operations.
• Develop/maintain consistency to programs enabling cost/schedule integration and earned value consistent with existing Work Breakdown Structure.
• Support the development of the reporting format, scheduling protocols, processes, techniques and software selection.
• Support new business in proposals, monitor and maintenance of schedule performance and participate in schedule margin management.
• Provide regular status reports to Program Management and Engineering leadership.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of directly related experience.
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related fields from an accredited college or university.
• Prior experience supporting spacecraft development.
• Demonstrated experience with Scheduling and Financial management of projects.
• Experience with financial management tools including earned value, with SPI/CPI measures.
• Knowledge standard engineering industry practices and ideally space-related requirements.
• Extensive experience with MS Project (including Resource Management), Excel and related.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex information.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full‑time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.