Lead Scheduler

NORTH WIND SYSTEMS LLC • St. Paul, MN

8d • $60,000 - $100,000

About The Position

At North Wind, we are advancing hypersonic technologies through cutting-edge research, system development, and flight testing. Our team drives innovation in high-speed aerodynamics, propulsion systems, and mission-critical components, supporting every phase of hypersonic programs—from R&D to flight testing. If you are passionate about pushing technological boundaries in a dynamic environment, we invite you to join us.

As the Lead Scheduler, you will personally build, maintain, and defend the Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for complex programs including the Minnesota Aerospace Complex (MnAC). This is a hands-on role requiring advanced technical scheduling expertise and the ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams. You will translate complex logic into clear delivery roadmaps and provide the predictive analysis necessary to avoid "surprises."

Requirements

• 10+ years in Project Controls, Program Management, or Scheduling.
• Mastery of Critical Path Method (CPM) logic and experience managing complex Integrated Master Schedules ($50M+ portfolio size).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on Schedule Execution: Personally develop, status, and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), ensuring technical logic and horizontal/vertical integration.
• MnAC Scheduler coordination: As the lead scheduler in support of the MnAC program, coordinate the support of the other members of the scheduler team to meet the evolving needs of the program over its lifecycle.
• Critical Path & Risk Analysis: Conduct critical path analysis and perform Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) to provide accurate predictive forecasting.
• Implement Standards: Ensure compliance with the "Gold Standard" for schedule health (DCMA 14-Point or equivalent) and implement the Baseline Change Request (BCR) process.
• Support Performance Analysis: Maintain status of resource loaded IMS to support cost and schedule performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Technical Mastery: Support "What-if" modeling and delay analysis to Program Managers, transforming data into actionable strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior