Integrated Master Scheduler (IMS)

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.•Merritt Island, FL

About The Position

The Integrated Master Scheduler creates and maintains large integrated master schedules (IMS) for satellite programs using Microsoft Project. The role supports Airbus US’s space division across satellite development, manufacturing/AI&T, and system-level and mission-integration schedules, from bid and proposal activities through program execution. The position is based in Merritt Island, Florida; fully remote candidates located within the United States will also be considered. The position develops schedules responsive to USG request-for-proposal requirements, supports proposal schedule narratives and artifacts, and integrates functional-area schedules into resource-loaded IMSs. During program execution, it manages complex Government/DoD program schedules, analyzes schedule performance and risk, and prepares contractually required schedule deliverables for the Government. The scheduler communicates schedule status, risks, and upcoming deliverables to program management and executive leadership, and presents and advocates for scheduling recommendations to customers and stakeholders. Occasional international travel may be required to collaborate with European Airbus counterparts. US citizenship is required, and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance. An active DoD Secret-or-higher clearance is highly desirable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or an engineering/science-related field, or equivalent experience.
Extensive experience with Microsoft Project functionality to develop and manage large, complex schedules with integrated schedule, resource, and cost baselines.
7–10 years of scheduling experience on aerospace manufacturing and DoD and/or NASA development or production contracts.
Experience participating in and supporting DoD and/or NASA milestone reviews.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and subcontractors to integrate their schedules into an IMS.
Knowledge of industry scheduling and planning standards, including Earned Value Management guidelines and methodologies.
Familiarity with scheduling concepts and techniques and how to apply them to effective management.
Ability to work on multiple schedules simultaneously.
Knowledge of DCMA’s 14-point schedule health assessment.
Excellent listening, comprehension, interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills; daily communication by email and phone is required.
US citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

MBA or master’s degree.
Commercial industry experience.
Five years of bid and proposal support experience.
Earned Value Management experience.
Experience leading an Integrated Baseline Review for a DoD program.
Subject-matter expertise in satellite manufacturing workflows and how to structure and represent activities in schedules.
Experience with OnePager or a similar scheduling graphic and reporting tool.
Experience serving on or working with DoD source selection committees.
Public speaking ability.
Examples of shareable work product.
Active DoD security clearance at Secret or above.

Responsibilities

Develop integrated master schedules responsive to USG RFP SOW requirements and evaluation criteria.
Ensure proposal schedules can score highly in USG evaluations and pass DCMA 14-point audits.
Author proposal narratives describing the schedule and ensure schedule-related proposal artifacts are developed for a compliant proposal.
Lead working-group meetings with stakeholders to create WBSs and functional-area schedules consistent with RFP instructions.
Integrate functional-area schedules into resource-loaded integrated master schedules.
Identify critical paths and create Microsoft Project views that support identification of project margins and dependencies.
Identify and author schedule and cost risks, mitigation plans, and mitigation activities.
Develop and manage IMSs for project execution and complex Government/DoD programs.
Collaborate with engineering and program management teams.
Deliver contract data requirements list (CDRL) items associated with scheduling.
Conduct detailed schedule, variance, root-cause, critical-path, schedule-risk, and what-if analyses.
Prepare, review, and submit contractually required IMS deliverables to the Government, ensuring schedules are current, accurate, and reflect program status at submission.
Provide program management and executive leadership with regular reports on schedule status, risks, upcoming contract deliverables, and planned-versus-actual status.
Present schedule work to customers for analysis and critique.
Advocate for recommended scheduling improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.