Senior Program Scheduler – Risk, EVM & Scheduling

Rippling, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian is a specialized consulting firm focused on program scheduling, planning, and project controls for complex, high-stakes environments. We partner with government and prime contractors to deliver scheduling, cost management, EVMS, risk analysis, and performance management aligned with EVMS and DCAA standards.

Our team emphasizes technical excellence, responsiveness, and integrity, delivering data-driven insights across integrated cost and schedule environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in program scheduling or project controls.
• Proficiency with MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Experience with aerospace/defense programs preferred.
• Understanding EVMS guidelines and DCAA compliance.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze IMS in MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Collaborate with program managers and cross-functional teams to align schedules with scope and budget.
• Perform schedule health checks and risk analyses to improve predictability.
• Support EVM processes, including status updates, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Prepare schedule metrics and client-facing reports.
• Identify critical path and key schedule drivers for informed decisions.
• Assist in baseline development and change control throughout programs.
• Ensure compliance with EVMS and DCAA guidelines.
• Improve scheduling processes via standardization and tool automation.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Project controls

EVMS knowledge

EVM principles

MS Project/Primavera P6

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Meridian is a specialized consulting firm focused on program scheduling, planning, and project controls for complex, high-stakes environments. We partner with government and prime contractors to deliver scheduling, cost management, EVMS, risk analysis, and performance management aligned with EVMS and DCAA standards.

Our team emphasizes technical excellence, responsiveness, and integrity, delivering data-driven insights across integrated cost and schedule environments.