Integrated Master Scheduler (IMS) – Defense Programs

Verity Integrated Systems•Huntsville, AL

12h

About The Position

Verity Integrated Systems is seeking an experienced Integrated Master Scheduler (IMS) to support advanced Department of Defense (DoD) prototype and engineering development programs. This position is responsible for developing, integrating, maintaining, and analyzing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) from the ground up using Microsoft Project within an Earned Value Management (EVM) environment. The ideal candidate has direct experience building executable schedules for complex defense acquisition, engineering development, manufacturing, integration, and test programs-not simply maintaining administrative schedules. This individual will work directly with program managers, engineering teams, subcontractors, finance, manufacturing, and leadership to drive execution discipline and provide clear visibility into program status, risks, and critical path activities. This is a high-visibility role supporting fast-paced prototype and operational capability development efforts where execution speed, integration discipline, and schedule realism are critical.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Program Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience supporting DoD programs as an Integrated Master Scheduler, Program Scheduler, or Program Controls professional
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) from scratch
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project
Experience supporting Earned Value Management (EVM) programs
Experience supporting engineering development, integration, manufacturing, or flight/test programs
Strong understanding of: Critical path methodology, Schedule logic development, Dependency management, Milestone planning, Schedule risk analysis, Baseline control
Experience coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, software, integration, and supplier organizations
Ability to facilitate schedule discussions and challenge unrealistic execution timelines constructively
Strong communication skills with the ability to brief both technical teams and senior leadership
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced small business environment with evolving processes
U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Active Secret Clearance
Experience supporting prototype, OTA, hypersonic, missile, aviation, or space programs
Experience integrating subcontractor and supplier schedules
Familiarity with: DCMA schedule assessment principles, Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR), Schedule health metrics, Government program reporting on environments
Experience supporting Agile or hybrid hardware/software development efforts
Experience with: Power BI, Advanced Excel reporting and analytics, Schedule visualization/dashboarding tools
Experience supporting proposal development and capture activities
Self-starter capable of building structures in a rapidly growing organization
Comfortable operating with limited overhead support and high accountability
Technically curious and capable of understanding engineering and integration workflows
Able to drive cross-functional execution discipline without excessive bureaucracy
Strong attention to detail while maintaining focus on overall program objectives
Comfortable engaging directly with leadership, customers, engineers, suppliers, and operational personnel
Execution-oriented mindset focused on solving problems and maintaining program momentum

Responsibilities

Build and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) from scratch using Microsoft Project
Develop logic-driven, resource-informed schedules aligned to program execution strategy
Integrate engineering, software, manufacturing, procurement, integration, supplier, test, and delivery activities into a single executable master schedule
Establish and maintain: Task dependencies, Critical path analysis, Schedule margin, Milestones, Constraints, Schedule health metrics
Coordinate directly with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), technical leads, subcontractors, and program leadership to ensure schedule accuracy and execution alignment
Facilitate schedule working groups and execution reviews across functional teams
Identify schedule conflicts, integration gaps, execution bottlenecks, and emerging risks early
Support Earned Value Management (EVM) activities including: Baseline development, Schedule status updates, Variance analysis, Schedule performance tracking, Critical path assessments
Support schedule baseline control, configuration management, and disciplined change management processes
Integrate subcontractor and supplier schedules into the master program schedule
Track procurement timelines, long-lead material risks, and manufacturing dependencies
Support program reviews including: SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, Flight/Test Readiness Reviews, Technical interchange meetings
Develop executive-level schedule products, milestone charts, risk summaries, and program status visuals
Present schedule status, execution risks, and recovery recommendations to senior leadership and government stakeholders
Support proposal development activities including: Program execution timelines, Staffing ramps, Milestone planning, Basis of Estimate (BOE) support
Assist with development of scalable scheduling and program control processes as the organization grows