Senior Master Scheduler, Major Programs (9/80 Schedule)

Leonardo DRS; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 101,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Germantown, MD, seeks an experienced Master Scheduler to lead the development, integration, and monitoring of integrated schedules for major programs. You will collaborate across functions to drive milestones, critical path, and cost-aligned planning for successful execution.

This role emphasizes earned value management, PMI scheduling practices, and proficiency with Microsoft Project and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of program planning and scheduling experience
• Production environment experience is preferred
• Experience resource loading schedules with personnel and hardware resources is a plus
• Strong experience developing and managing schedules using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools
• Demonstrated knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM/EVMS)
• Experience supporting project or program teams in a complex environment
• Strong schedule analysis and critical path analysis experience
• Familiarity with PMI principles and project scheduling best practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules for major and strategic programs
• Support program execution by tracking milestones, dependencies, critical path, and schedule performance
• Partner with Program Management, Project Management, Finance, and cross-functional teams to ensure plans are executable and aligned with cost, schedule, and technical requirements
• Support the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), resource-loaded schedules, and program planning inputs
• Analyze schedule trends, variances, and earned value performance, and provide regular status updates and reporting
• Identify schedule risks and support recovery planning and mitigation strategies
• Review proposed changes and assess schedule impacts related to design, subcontractor, and vendor activities
• Support proposal activities and planning efforts for new business opportunities
• Communicate schedule performance, risks, and recommendations clearly to project teams and leadership
• May provide guidance or leadership to junior scheduling or program analyst team members

Skills

Schedule planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Earned Value Management

Advanced MS Excel

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Leonardo DRS in Germantown, MD, seeks an experienced Master Scheduler to lead the development, integration, and monitoring of integrated schedules for major programs. You will collaborate across functions to drive milestones, critical path, and cost-aligned planning for successful execution.

This role emphasizes earned value management, PMI scheduling practices, and proficiency with Microsoft Project and MS Office.