Strategic Program Scheduler – Defense PMO

Leonardo DRS; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

Legal insurance

401(k) plan

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems is seeking a Program Scheduler to join the PMO in Danbury, CT, to develop and maintain integrated program plans that drive execution from proposal through delivery, partnering with program leadership, engineering, finance and customers. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience, MS Project proficiency, and knowledge of Earned Value Management; U.S.

citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related scheduling experience.
• Experience developing and managing schedules for large, complex programs; defense background preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project or similar tools.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, finance, operations, customers).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Collaborate with program leadership to align objectives.
• Conduct analysis to define requirements, milestones, resources, and critical paths.
• Lead coordination across cross-functional teams for complex delivery schedules.
• Provide schedule expertise to management and customers and recommend improvements.
• Maintain schedule status and health; support EAC processes.
• Coordinate budget planning and tracking across teams.
• Support proposal and capture efforts by developing schedules and risks.
• Mentor junior scheduling professionals.
• Champion organizational values and collaboration.

Skills

Schedule management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership/mentoring

Stakeholder influence

Defense industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems is seeking a Program Scheduler to join the PMO in Danbury, CT, to develop and maintain integrated program plans that drive execution from proposal through delivery, partnering with program leadership, engineering, finance and customers. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience, MS Project proficiency, and knowledge of Earned Value Management; U.S.

citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance.