Test Development Planner/Scheduler III

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a seasoned Project Controls Specialist to join the Engineering Services team supporting Ground System Development and Test Capabilities. You’ll own scheduling, IMS maintenance, and cost forecasting across multiple capital projects, coordinating with operations, facilities, and suppliers to keep programs on track.

You will drive schedule integrity, perform risk analyses, and provide data-driven insights to leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program scheduling/planning and controls in an industrial or technical environment.
• Hands-on experience creating and maintaining resource-loaded integrated master schedules using Primavera (P6), Microsoft Project, Project Server, or similar software.
• Strong understanding of scheduling best practices, including critical path methodology.
• Experience establishing new programs or performing replans of existing programs.
• Experience managing ERP/MRP systems.
• Demonstrated experience in risk, issue, and opportunity management.
• Excellent project management and prioritization skills.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships across multiple teams and management levels.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Ability to work full-time; occasional travel, overtime, or on-call may be required.
• Must successfully pass a security background check to work on federal reservations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive project controls systems and integrated master schedules for capital projects.
• Lead schedule integration between internal teams, suppliers, and contractors using Primavera, MS Project, or similar tools.
• Perform critical path analysis, risk assessments, and identify schedule risks and opportunities.
• Lead schedule recovery efforts and provide what-if analyses to management.
• Develop earned value metrics and forecasting of cost and schedule trends.
• Coordinate resources with Operations to determine workforce needs and schedules.
• Collaborate across departments and contractors to ensure project execution.
• Prepare and present status reports for executive management with visual metrics.
• Analyze variances and support change management with impact analyses.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Primavera (P6)

Microsoft Project

Project Server

SQL

Job description

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Project Controls Specialist III
Blue Origin | Engineering Services – Ground System & Test Capabilities Development
About the Role

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist to join our Engineering Services team supporting Ground System Development and Test Capabilities Development activities. This role is essential to the engineering, procurement, construction, and activation of new test capabilities that support all of Blue Origin's business units — putting you at the forefront of building the infrastructure that powers our journey to space.
In this role, you will own the full spectrum of planning, scheduling, and daily activity alignment across our group. You will lead the creation and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules, coordinate resource loading across programs, and implement robust project controls systems. As a linchpin across the organization, you will collaborate with stakeholders across test sites, Facilities, Inventory, Technical Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Test Operations. You will be instrumental in tracking progress, identifying trends, forecasting outcomes, and providing data-driven insights that enable proactive decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Scope & Schedule Management: Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive project controls systems and integrated master schedules for Ground System and Test Capabilities Development capital projects; supply management with critical path information to ensure project timelines align with organizational resource capacity
• Schedule Integration: Lead schedule integration efforts between multiple internal teams, external suppliers, and contractors using Microsoft Project, One Plan, and/or Primavera (P6)
• Critical Path & Risk Analysis: Perform critical path analysis, facilitate schedule risk assessments, and identify schedule risks and opportunities
• Problem Solving & Recovery: Lead schedule recovery efforts when needed by identifying bottlenecks, applying forward/reverse scheduling methods, and providing incisive "what-if" analyses to management
• Earned Value & Cost Forecasting: Develop earned value metrics and reporting systems; forecast cost and schedule trends with early identification of potential deviations
• Resource Coordination: Collaborate with Operations to determine workforce needs and develop schedules based on resource and labor requirements
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate activities with all departments and contractors, meeting customer requirements, achieving schedule accuracy, and ensuring seamless project execution
• Reporting & Visual Management: Support comprehensive project status reports for executive management and maintain visual status charts reflecting current program metrics
• Variance Analysis: Perform deep-dives on schedule and scope variances; support operations execution at LC-36
• Change Management: Support change management processes with impact analyses and documentation
• Operations Monitoring: Track status and keep management informed on upcoming operations and priorities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in program scheduling/planning and controls in an industrial or technical environment
• Hands-on experience creating and maintaining resource-loaded integrated master schedules using Primavera (P6), Microsoft Project, Project Server, or similar software
• Strong understanding of scheduling best practices, including critical path methodology
• Experience establishing new programs or performing replans of existing programs
• Experience managing ERP/MRP systems
• Demonstrated experience in risk, issue, and opportunity management
• Excellent project management and prioritization skills
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships across multiple teams and management levels
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Ability to work full-time; occasional travel, overtime, or on-call may be required
• Must successfully pass a security background check to work on federal reservations

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as PMP, PSP, EVP, or CCP
• Experience with aerospace, defense, or industrial construction projects
• Experience planning for engine test, launch, or recovery operations
• Advanced experience with earned value management systems and performance metrics
• Proven track record optimizing complex schedules to meet critical milestones
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Background in risk management and quantitative risk analysis
• Experience mentoring junior project controls specialists
• Experience with Databricks, Power BI, Tableau, or similar advanced reporting tools
• Working knowledge of SQL or similar data query tools
• Experience with AI Language Models and creating AI Agents
• Background in new program or product introduction environments
• Track record of implementing company-wide process improvements
• Experience in aerospace R&D and manufacturing environments
• Proposal support experience, including translation of estimates into IMSs upon award
• MBA or advanced degree in a related field

Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based work with occasional field visits to construction sites and test facilities
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) during site visits
• Occasional travel, overtime, or on-call availability may be required

Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $104,027.00 - $145,637.10
Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here .

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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