Space Ground Master Scheduler – IMS & DoD Programs

QinetiQ; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Master Scheduler to support the Space Development Agency (SDA) mission. You will develop and maintain integrated master schedules, coordinate with government and contractors, and deliver clear, timely scheduling outputs.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years with MS Project, PM experience, and TS with SCI eligibility. Strong Excel/PowerPoint, communication, and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience.
• 5+ years developing integrated master schedules with Microsoft Project.
• 5+ years Project Management experience.
• Prior experience supporting space system development or the Department of Defense.
• Hands-on proficiency using Microsoft Office tools, principally Excel and Power Point.
• Excellent written and visual communication skills.
• Creative thinking 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).
• 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

MS Project

Project Management

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Written communication

Visual communication

Creative thinking

Fast-paced environment

TS/SCI eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking a Master Scheduler to support the Space Development Agency (SDA) mission. You will develop and maintain integrated master schedules, coordinate with government and contractors, and deliver clear, timely scheduling outputs.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years with MS Project, PM experience, and TS with SCI eligibility. Strong Excel/PowerPoint, communication, and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment are essential.