Program Scheduler (Mid-Level or Senior) - Millennium Space Systems

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 101,150 - 171,350; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company located in California is hiring Program Schedulers at Level 3 or Level 4. The successful candidates will develop and maintain program schedules, perform risk assessments, and collaborate within cross-functional teams. Candidates should have at least 1 year of aerospace planning experience and solid skills in Microsoft Project and Excel. This is an onsite role in El Segundo, CA, requiring U.S. citizenship for security clearance. Attractive pay range is between $101,150 and $171,350 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling in aerospace.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with project scheduling tools like Microsoft Project.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated plans and schedules.
• Perform analysis and risk assessments.
• Create reports and communicate updates.
• Improve project management processes.
• Act as primary contact for project stakeholders.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Millennium Space Systems (MSS), a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

Millennium Space Systems (MSS) has an exciting opportunity for Program Schedulers (Level 3 or Level 4) to join the MSS team in El Segundo, CA.

We are seeking Program Schedulers (Level 3 or Level 4). In this role, you will work with the program team to develop, baseline, and analyze the program schedule. You are the person who needs to help ensure the appropriate level of planning and scheduling functionality is applied to support all program activities through all phases of the program. You will maintain program schedules and deliverables, assist in developing alternatives to accommodate changes to the program plan and communicate any deviations of the current plan to the program team, and lead planning exercises. You will work closely with members of each program team, product development, and program controllers to ensure our systems meet all requirements and achieve all milestones, while staying on time and on budget. This is an onsite role in El Segundo, California.

Strong communication and organizational skills are critical to success in this position, along with the ability to build strong relationships, collaborate in a cross‑functional environment, and utilize problem‑solving skills to proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities.

Position Responsibilities

• Independently develop, coordinate, integrate, analyze, and maintain an integrated plan and schedule to meet program and/or project requirements in accordance with project management industry standards.
• Perform studies, analysis (trend, variance, impact), risk assessments to determine impacts, and constraints involving product development, production rates, process improvement, program initiatives.
• Create schedule, reports, metrics, change activity, communicate and update plan regularly throughout lifecycle of program or project.
• Work to improve project management processes, business systems, and implement best practices that support project decision makers.
• Direct all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion.
• Act as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and project objectives.
• Assist customers to develop performance recovery plan and ensure all project control systems are in place to support ongoing support to stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 1+ years of experience in performing project planning and scheduling within an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel (or equivalent tools), with the ability to perform calculations and analyze data in Excel
• 1+ years of experience with standard project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project and Project Server
• Experience in a role that required teaming and collaboration skills, and ability to work well with a geographically dispersed cross‑functional and matrix team
• Good analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with keen attention to detail
• Experience in a role that required creative, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills, strong collaborative skills, strong written and verbal communication

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar business process
• Demonstrated knowledge of Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)
• Demonstrated ability to balance technical/cost/schedule constraints to achieve customer satisfaction
• Experience with aerospace environments, especially other than traditional, large prime contractors
• Experience with Intelligence Community and Department of Defense customer communities and their project management practices
• AACE and / or PMI professional certifications
• Level 3: 3 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 4: 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Shift: 1st Shift

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 03, 2026.

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range for: Level 3: $101,150-$136,850 Level 4: $126,650-$171,350

Millennium is DDTC‑registered, ITAR‑compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.