Master Scheduler

Peraton•Annapolis Junction, MD

9d•$112,000 - $179,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Master Scheduler to support complex, mission-critical Cyber Program onsite in Annapolis. The Master Scheduler serves as a senior advisor responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing integrated master schedules (IMS) that drive project execution, milestone tracking, and program performance within TS/SCI environments. This role partners closely with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Mission stakeholders to ensure schedule accuracy, integrity, and compliance with customer and organizational standards.

Requirements

Requires Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; will consider 12 years relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
6-9+ years of experience in scheduling, program planning, project controls, or related disciplines.
Demonstrated mastery of scheduling tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent).
Strong knowledge of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Critical Path Method (CPM), and integrated baseline management.
Experience developing and managing schedules for complex, multi‑year programs, ideally within government or intelligence community environments.
Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-security environments with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs.
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) tools, techniques, and reporting.
Experience with Agile, hybrid, or iterative development methodologies.
Prior Peraton experience or familiarity with Peraton program management standards.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for large-scale, multi-disciplinary programs.
Ensure schedules align with program objectives, contractual requirements, work breakdown structure (WBS), and key milestones.
Provide senior-level guidance on scheduling best practices, dependencies, critical paths, resource allocations, and risk impacts.
Analyze schedule performance data; generate reports, trend analysis, and decision-support products for program leadership.
Identify schedule risks, gaps, and conflicts; develop mitigation strategies and recommendations.
Facilitate schedule reviews, audits, and coordination sessions with cross-functional stakeholders and customer representatives.
Manage schedule baselines, version control, updates, and change tracking within approved CM frameworks.
Ensure integration of cost, technical, and schedule elements to support Earned Value Management (EVM) requirements when applicable.
Maintain strict compliance with security protocols and data handling requirements for activities conducted within TS/SCI environments.
Train and mentor junior schedulers; support development of program-level scheduling standards and process improvements.
Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings on scheduling status, risks, variances, and corrective actions.
Develops and maintains detailed schedules, production plans, and material requirements lists in accordance with the master production schedule, for products, proposal efforts and/or production processes.
Coordinates engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, material control, quality, and other departments to achieve optimum utilization of facilities in meeting production schedules. Provides input regarding problems such as scheduling problems, material shortages, design changes, and backlogs. Releases and maintains all appropriate paperwork.