Master Scheduler

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Germantown, MD

5d • $101,098 - $131,427 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to join our team and play a critical role in planning, integrating, and monitoring schedules for major and strategic programs. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain integrated project schedules, assess performance, identify risks, and provide the insights needed to support successful program execution. This is an excellent opportunity for a scheduling professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, partnering across functions, and turning complex program data into clear, actionable plans that support business and customer success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8+ years of program planning and scheduling experience
• Strong experience developing and managing schedules using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools
• Demonstrated knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM/EVMS)
• Experience supporting project or program teams in a complex environment
• Strong schedule analysis and critical path analysis experience
• Familiarity with PMI principles and project scheduling best practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Production environment experience is preferred
• Experience resource loading schedules with personnel and hardware resources is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules for major and strategic programs
• Support program execution by tracking milestones, dependencies, critical path, and schedule performance
• Partner with Program Management, Project Management, Finance, and cross-functional teams to ensure plans are executable and aligned with cost, schedule, and technical requirements
• Support the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), resource-loaded schedules, and program planning inputs
• Analyze schedule trends, variances, and earned value performance, and provide regular status updates and reporting
• Identify schedule risks and support recovery planning and mitigation strategies
• Review proposed changes and assess schedule impacts related to design, subcontractor, and vendor activities
• Support proposal activities and planning efforts for new business opportunities
• Communicate schedule performance, risks, and recommendations clearly to project teams and leadership
• May provide guidance or leadership to junior scheduling or program analyst team members

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• life and disability insurance
• legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• wellness programs
• programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• flexible work schedules (e.g., our 9/80 program)
• competitive vacation
• health/emergency leave
• paid parental leave
• community service hours

What This Job Offers

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