Strategic Program Scheduler - Defense IMS Leader

Leidos; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Principal Program Scheduler to lead scheduling for the Persistent Surveillance Portfolio within the Defense Sensors Business Area. This role supports a DoD radar program delivering multiple systems to USMC, Army, and Air Force, including full life-cycle support and site activation activities.

The position is based at our Huntsville, AL facility where you will collaborate with IPTs, program managers, and technical SMEs to improve planning and execution while ensuring EVMS,

Qualifications

• BA degree required; 12+ years scheduling experience in DoD environment.
• Must be able to obtain DoD Secret clearance in future.
• Advanced expertise using Microsoft Project scheduling software.
• In-depth scheduling theory including CPM, SRA/Monte Carlo, and baseline change control.
• Experience with EVM standards and IMS development.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and related artifacts in compliance with EIA-748 and industry best practices.
• Communicate schedule analysis and execution metrics to program leadership.
• Align time-phasing and resource plans with IMS to forecast/ETC.
• Create what-if scenarios to inform leadership.
• Monitor and report performance against baselines; interface with PMs and senior technical staff.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to other scheduling professionals.

Skills

Scheduling leadership

CPM

Monte Carlo Analysis

Resource loading/management

Communication of schedule analysis

What-if scenario planning

Onsite collaboration

Education

BA degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Structured Solutions Inc. (SSI) Tools

Milestones Professional

MS Project Macros

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Principal Program Scheduler to lead scheduling for the Persistent Surveillance Portfolio within the Defense Sensors Business Area. This role supports a DoD radar program delivering multiple systems to USMC, Army, and Air Force, including full life-cycle support and site activation activities.

The position is based at our Huntsville, AL facility where you will collaborate with IPTs, program managers, and technical SMEs to improve planning and execution while ensuring EVMS,