Master Scheduler

Vast•Long Beach, CA

20d•$129,301 - $155,161•Onsite

About The Position

Vast is seeking a Master Scheduler to own the Integrated Master Schedule for its high-power satellite bus programs. Reporting to the Staff Technical Project Manager, Satellites, this person will work at the intersection of engineering and program management, providing credible schedules for proposals and maintaining visibility into subsystem commitments, risks, and progress. The role supports development of systems required for the design and build of human-rated space stations and related satellite products. The Master Scheduler will develop and maintain schedules across satellite subsystems and program phases, lead regular schedule status reviews, analyze critical paths and schedule risks, and coordinate with engineering, supply chain, vendors, and program leadership. The role will also establish repeatable scheduling processes and support program reviews as the program scales. This is a full-time, exempt position based on-site in Long Beach, California, with occasional travel to suppliers or partner sites. Extended hours may be required to support proposal deadlines or program milestones. The stated California pay range is $129,301–$155,161 USD. Full-time employees receive company equity and access to benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; paid parental leave; disability and life insurance; a 401(k) plan; ClassPass credits; personalized mental healthcare; discounts and perks; and food and beverage offerings at the workplace. The person hired must be a U.S. person under the applicable export-control definition or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
At least 5 years of experience developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules on hardware development programs.
Proficiency in Smartsheet or Microsoft Project.
Demonstrated experience developing proposal schedules and running schedule status cadences with engineering teams.
Strong critical path analysis and schedule risk assessment skills.
Willingness to work on-site in Long Beach, with occasional travel to suppliers or partner sites.
Ability to work extended hours to support proposal deadlines or program milestones.
Must be a U.S. person under 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.
Strong communication skills for conveying data verbally and in writing between employees, vendors, and customers.
Logical and strategic approach to solving problems.
Comfort working in a high-stress environment while balancing several projects and adjusting to abrupt changes in strategic direction.

Nice To Haves

PMP or PMI-SP certification.
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
Background in aerospace, defense, or spacecraft hardware programs.
Familiarity with satellite subsystems, including avionics, structures, propulsion, thermal, and power.
Experience with schedule risk analysis tools such as Safran or Oracle Risk Analysis.
Track record of building scheduling processes at an early-stage or scaling aerospace company.

Responsibilities

Develop, baseline, and maintain the program Integrated Master Schedule across satellite subsystems and program phases.
Develop proposal schedules tied to the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and basis of estimate.
Facilitate weekly schedule status meetings with engineering subsystems, track commitments, and flag deviations to program leadership.
Perform critical path analysis, schedule margin tracking, and near-term look-ahead reporting.
Identify, document, and report schedule risks and opportunities, and support mitigation planning with subsystem owners.
Maintain schedule baseline change control and manage variance analysis.
Coordinate with supply chain on long-lead hardware and vendor schedule integration.
Support program reviews, including PDR, CDR, and MRR, with schedule artifacts and trend analysis.
Develop and standardize repeatable scheduling processes and proposal templates as the program scales.

Benefits

Company equity.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
Paid time off, including vacation for exempt and non-exempt staff and the ability to cash out unused vacation annually.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
ClassPass credits.
Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health.
Other discounts and perks.
Free snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals; subsidized lunch.
On-site barista.