Sr Project Scheduler - Primavera

Leidos; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

The Leidos National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program seeks an experienced scheduling and controls professional to support the FAA. Based in Fort Worth, TX, the role emphasizes Corporate Work Plan, Primavera, and data analytics expertise to drive scheduling accuracy and executive decision support.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years in project scheduling using Primavera, plus 4+ years with resource-loaded schedules and analytics. Public Trust clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or related field.
• 8–12 years scheduling experience with Primavera.
• 4+ years resource-loaded schedules experience.
• Experience with schedule analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Familiarity with complex multi-project environments and IMS.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong communication skills.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using Primavera and Tableau.
• Maintain the Corporate Work Plan (CWP) including assignments and status.
• Create recurring and ad hoc reports to support PIT and CSA leadership.
• Update resource allocations and budgeted labor units.
• Assist PIMs with baseline and re-baseline schedule management.
• Ensure proper project closeout with required docs and financials.
• Maintain schedule data integrity for reporting across EV, cost and risk.
• Apply project controls to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Present assessments and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business

Tools

Primavera

Tableau

Excel

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

• 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.

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.

Original Posting: October 20, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

Pay and Benefits

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

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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.