Senior Integrated Master Scheduler - Space Defense Programs

Visa Hunt; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking an Integrated Master Scheduler to support the Space Development Agency (SDA) mission. The role focuses on building and maintaining government IMS schedules, conducting CPM analyses, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders including government and industry partners.

The ideal candidate has a strong defense acquisition background, extensive experience with Microsoft Project, and excellent communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience building and revising Integrated Master Schedules.
• 7+ years developing integrated master schedules with Microsoft Project.
• 7+ years project management experience.
• Prior experience supporting space system or major defense acquisition programs in industry or government.
• Excellent written and visual communication skills.
• Ability to work in an extremely fast paced organization.
• TS with SCI eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob

Responsibilities

• Support the PWSA Ground Program (PGP) Director and Ground & Launch Cell Director.
• Retrieve, review, and consolidate ground schedules with ground segment contractors, the government, and across other contractors as needed.
• Coordinate schedule inputs from multiple sources to develop and maintain a government-specific integrated master schedules (IMS).
• Conduct Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis and Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs) to identify potential bottlenecks in ground system software and hardware development.
• Maintain cognizance of internal developments to inform scheduling updates and provide ground segment updates as needed.
• Identify scheduling conflicts, critical paths, schedule risks, and divergences; present findings to leadership.
• Perform configuration management functions as directed by the government, to include review of deliverables to ensure contract compliance and on-time CDRL delivery.
• Work with ground segment contractor counterparts to facilitate timely distribution to, review by, and feedback from SDA subject matter experts.
• Develop internal briefing material and external-facing schedule products with high standards and attention to detail as directed by the government team.
• Support product managers, coordinate cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders as needed (i.e. Government, Military, SETA, FFRDC, UARC, & Industry).
• Provide general support to the SDA as tasked (e.g. coordinate meetings and briefings).

Skills

CPM knowledge

SRA knowledge

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Communication skills

Adaptability to fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking an Integrated Master Scheduler to support the Space Development Agency (SDA) mission. The role focuses on building and maintaining government IMS schedules, conducting CPM analyses, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders including government and industry partners.

The ideal candidate has a strong defense acquisition background, extensive experience with Microsoft Project, and excellent communication skills in a fast-paced environment.