Strategic Space Program Scheduler

Karman Space & Defense; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

HSA contribution

FSA

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space and Defense is seeking a Master Scheduler to oversee master schedules across programs, aligning resources and driving on‑time delivery of critical space hardware.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams, monitor milestones, and provide actionable schedule insights to stakeholders. Five or more years in scheduling and proficiency with MS Project or Primavera are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in project scheduling, planning, or coordination in a complex environment.
• Experience using project management software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• High attention to detail in capturing dependencies, constraints, and milestones.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.
• Flexibility to adapt schedules and resource plans as priorities evolve.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains master schedules for programs and operations.
• Coordinates scheduling activities with project managers, department leaders, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Monitors progress against milestones and deliverables, identifies deviations and corrects course.
• Identifies scheduling risks and develops mitigation strategies.
• Evaluates and improves scheduling processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Provides schedule updates, metrics, trends, and performance insights to stakeholders.
• Facilitates communication among cross‑functional teams and external partners.
• Provides training, guidance, and support on scheduling tools and practices.

Skills

Schedule mgmt

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business admin, project mgmt, eng, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Karman Space and Defense is seeking a Master Scheduler to oversee master schedules across programs, aligning resources and driving on‑time delivery of critical space hardware.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams, monitor milestones, and provide actionable schedule insights to stakeholders. Five or more years in scheduling and proficiency with MS Project or Primavera are required.