Senior Defense Program Scheduler - IMS/EVM Leader

Leidos

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 66,000 - 119,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Leidos is seeking a senior Program Scheduler to lead strategic scheduling for U.S. Government manufacturing programs. You will influence project execution and align technical, cost, and resource baselines to deliver value.

The role requires deep experience with IMS creation, EVM principles, and advanced scheduling analytics, with on-site work in Huntsville. You will collaborate with program leadership, CAMs, and manufacturing leads to shape program performance, forecast ETCs, and present

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years in Aerospace & Defense scheduling leadership.
Expert in Earned Value Management principles with large programs.
Advanced mastery of Microsoft Project and scheduling analytics.
U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Experience in manufacturing/production environments with shop floor integration into enterprise schedules.
Knowledge of 14-Point Analysis, CPM, schedule metrics (BEI, CEI, CPLI, SV, SPI) and Monte Carlo simulations.

Responsibilities

Serve as a scheduling leader for major defense contracts, shaping program strategies.
Partner with program leadership to influence decisions and optimize performance.
Build and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) compliant with EIA-748 standards.
Communicate schedule insights, risks, and what-if analyses to senior stakeholders.