Senior Project Scheduler with Primavera

Leidos; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Retirement

Paid Leave

Income Protection

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a seasoned scheduling and project controls professional to support the FAA Central Service Area Planning and Requirements Group in Fort Worth, TX. The role focuses on Primavera-based scheduling, data analytics, and CWP maintenance to enable executive decision-making.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience with resource-loaded schedules, EVM, and forecasting, and can communicate findings to diverse stakeholders. Public Trust clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or related field.
• 8–12 years scheduling projects using an industry-accepted tool; Primavera required.
• Experience developing and managing resource-loaded project schedules.
• Familiarity with multi-project environments and integrated master schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using Primavera and Tableau.
• Maintain and administer the Corporate Work Plan (CWP) and track CAI/JAI activities.
• Create recurring and ad hoc reports to support PIT, CSA leadership, and executives.

Skills

Scheduling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Tableau

Excel

3D reporting tools

Job description

The National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at Leidos is seeking an individual with Project Scheduling, Project Controls, and Analytical experience to support the FAA as a Corporate Work Plan (CWP), Primavera, and Data Analytics expert. The ideal candidate will support the daily operations of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Service Area (CSA) Planning and Requirements Group (PRG). This position is based in Fort Worth, Texas and is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the NISC mission. Duties include but are not limited to: Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using Primavera and Tableau, including resource loading, schedule updates, template management, and schedule integrity validation. Maintain and administer the Corporate Work Plan (CWP), including project assignments, organization codes, status updates, project verification, and tracking of CAI/JAI activities. Create recurring and ad hoc reports using Primavera, Tableau, Excel, and 3D reporting tools to support Project Implementation Teams (PIT), CSA leadership, and executive decision-making. Update and analyze project resource allocations and budgeted labor units. Assist Project Implementation Managers (PIMs) with baseline and re-baseline schedule management and Corporate Work Plan updates. Ensure proper project closeout by verifying required documentation, approvals, and financial reconciliation. Maintain schedule data integrity to support accurate reporting across scheduling, cost management, forecasting, risk management, earned value management (EVM), estimating, and critical path analysis. Apply project controls best practices to identify project risks, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations. Present project assessments, findings, and recommendations to PIMs and other stakeholders. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field. Years’ experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Minimum 8 to 12 years of experience scheduling projects using an industry-accepted tool, with Primavera required Minimum 4 years of experience developing and managing resource-loaded project schedules Experience with schedule analysis, forecasting, and reporting Familiarity with complex, multi-project environments and integrated master schedules Proficiency Microsoft Office Suites Analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. Effective oral and written communication skills for presentations. Ability to tactfully coordinate with a variety of stakeholders, peers and management levels. Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance. Desired Qualifications: Previous knowledge of the FAA’s Corporate Work Plan system and associated business platforms or similar project databases. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares. Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

More details are available here.

Pay Range: Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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