Space Program Scheduler — On-Site TS/SCI

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Chantilly, VA seeks a Program Office Scheduler to support satellite programs. You will create and maintain master schedules, perform schedule risk analyses, and coordinate with government teams to assess risks and opportunities while ensuring on-time launches.

The role requires extensive MS Project experience, knowledge of government acquisition processes, and the ability to communicate with diverse decision-makers. On-site work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 9+ years experience; Masters 7+; PhD/JD 4+.
• Advanced hands-on experience with MS Project and Schedule Risk Assessment tools.
• Familiarity with government acquisition processes and proposal development lifecycles.
• Experience in project schedule management within a Government Program Office, preferably satellite/space programs.
• Ability to communicate with decision makers across technical and programmatic audiences.
• Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
• Previous SAP experience desired.
• TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and link tasks in MS Project with dependencies and milestones.
• Develop and integrate the master schedule from a high level with Program Managers.
• Assess scheduler feasibility, risks, and opportunities; develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with government team on schedule assessment results and what-if scenarios.
• Analyze schedules for discrepancies and integrate dependencies.
• Identify and resolve schedule discrepancies with Program Managers.
• Perform what-if analysis for staffing, supplier delays, scope changes.
• Collaborate with Government Office to address urgent gaps.
• Guide satellite programs through acquisition, engineering, and operations to ensure on-time launch.

Skills

MS Project

Schedule risk assessment

Government acquisition

Proposal development lifecycle

Communication skills

SAP experience

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

Tools

MS Project

Project Online

Project Server

Job description

SAIC in Chantilly, VA seeks a Program Office Scheduler to support satellite programs. You will create and maintain master schedules, perform schedule risk analyses, and coordinate with government teams to assess risks and opportunities while ensuring on-time launches.

The role requires extensive MS Project experience, knowledge of government acquisition processes, and the ability to communicate with diverse decision-makers. On-site work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment is expected.