Program Scheduler - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing company, is seeking two Program Schedulers to develop and baseline program schedules, analyze variances, and support planning through all program phases. Onsite in El Segundo, CA, you will collaborate with product development teams and program controllers to meet milestones on time and on budget.

The role emphasizes scheduling accuracy, data analysis, and coordinated communication with stakeholders. A background in aerospace and EVMS/SRA knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Intermediate skills with Word, PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to analyze data in Excel.
• 1+ years of experience with standard project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project and Project Server.
• Experience collaborating with geographically dispersed cross-functional teams.
• This position requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Independently develops, coordinates, integrates, analyzes, and maintains an integrated plan and schedule to meet program requirements.
• Performs studies, trend analysis, risk assessments to determine impacts and constraints.
• Creates schedule, reports, metrics, change activity, and communicates updates throughout the lifecycle.
• Improves project management processes and implements best practices for decision makers.
• Directs all phases of projects from inception through completion.
• Acts as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and objectives.
• Supports performance recovery planning and maintains project control systems.

Skills

Teamwork & collaboration

Schedule management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Project Server

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Program Scheduler - Millennium Space Systems

Company: Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems, 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.

Job Summary:

We are seeking two Program Schedulers. 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.

This position's internal job title is Network Design. Our team is currently hiring for level 3 and L4.

Position Responsibilities:

• Independently develops, coordinates, integrates, analyzes, and maintains 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
• Creates schedule, reports, metrics, change activity, communicates and updates plan regularly throughout lifecycle of program or project
• Works to improve project management processes, business systems, and implement best practices that support project decision makers. Identify future state efficiencies and lean ramp to rate measures
• Directs all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion
• Acts as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and project objectives
• Assists customers to develop performance recovery plans and ensure all project control systems are in place to support ongoing support to stakeholders
• Oversees deployment of approved schedule recommendations at Division, Business Unit, and/or Enterprise levels

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years' of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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
• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. clearance Post Start is required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 1+ years of experience in performing project planning and scheduling within an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or similar business process
• Demonstrated knowledge of Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)
• 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
• 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

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Total Rewards:

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of