Program Scheduler

Stratolaunch; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

401(k) company match up to $11,500

Job summary

Stratolaunch in Mojave, CA seeks a Program Scheduler to develop and maintain an integrated master schedule for vehicle development programs, ensuring on-time delivery and coordination with the Program Manager, Leads, and Finance.

You will drive continuous improvement of schedule management, perform risk analysis, and provide recurring schedule updates in program and customer reviews. This is a full-time role requiring strong scheduling experience and a BS degree.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MS Project or other scheduling tools.
• Ability to resource load and analyze a schedule.
• Demonstrated experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with PMI and scheduling best practices.
• Ability to problem solve and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with Program Management, Finance and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop an integrated schedule with milestones and critical relationships for major program activities.
• Ensure the schedule is executable and integrated with schedule, technical, and resource requirements.
• Communicate tasks and priorities to the program team to maintain schedule clarity.
• Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
• Perform risk analysis and risk planning on the schedule.
• Work with Program Manager and Program Finance to integrate EVM techniques for schedule variance analysis.
• Develop recovery plans and provide recurring schedule updates in reviews.

Skills

MS Project

Resource loading

MS Office

PMI standards

Problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) and 8+ years of experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) and 10+ years of experience

Job description

Stratolaunch accelerates the development of next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through reusable hypersonic flight testing. Our autonomous, air‑launched Talon-A vehicles provide access to operationally realistic flight environments at speeds exceeding Mach 5, delivering critical data that helps customers validate system performance and advance technologies toward deployment. Our team brings together expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations to solve complex challenges and advance capabilities essential to national security.

To achieve these great efforts, Stratolaunch needs a Program Scheduler to aid with managing Stratolaunch vehicledevelopment programs. The Program Scheduler will develop, implement, and maintain an integrated master schedule with a high level of accuracy in order to ensure on‑time delivery of program expectations to internal and external customers. This position will work closely with the Program Manager, Program Leads, and Program Finance in managing program performance and will seek to proactively understand the program and take actions to keep it on schedule, forecast future work, and provide variance analysis. This position will also support and lead continuous improvement initiatives and process standardization of effective schedule management across the organization.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop an integrated schedule that includes project phasing, milestones, and represents critical relationships between program tasks as required to plan, coordinate, and visualize all significant program activities
• Work with the program team to ensure the schedule is executable (schedule, technical, and resource requirements are fully integrated) and executing as planned
• Actively communicate to the program team the daily/weekly tasks to ensure clarity in schedule expectations and priorities amongst the team
• Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts
• Perform risk analysis and risk planning on the schedule
• Work with the Program Manager and Program Finance to integrate and manage EVM (Earned Value Management) techniques to derive analysis on schedule variances
• Work with the program team to develop recovery plans
• Provide and communicate recurring schedule updates in program reviews and customer reviews
• Analyze trends, develop reports, facilitate communication and provide feedback on program performance
• Be an essential member of the program management office and program teams

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of MS Project or other common effective scheduling tools
• Ability to resource load and analyze a schedule
• Demonstrated experience in using MS Office suite products (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Familiarity with PMI and related Project Management and Scheduling best practices
• Ability to problem solve and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Ability to work effectively with Program Management, Finance and other stakeholders

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Senior Program Scheduler ($82,000 - $111,500): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) and 8+ years of experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Staff Program Scheduler ($98,500 - $131,900): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) and 10+ years of experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable

• This position is located in Mojave, CA
• May require occasional travel to other Stratolaunch locations

Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. Benefits and our location(s)

• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500

This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.

Mojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95 miles north of Los Angeles. The area offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks.

Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You’re within a half day’s drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight‑seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers.

Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state’s best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke’s in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States.

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