Master Scheduler

SAIC•San Diego, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Master Scheduler will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in support of a system modification and upgrade program. This effort involves the integration of new hardware and software components into an existing receiver system. The Master Scheduler will work closely with program management, systems engineering, hardware/software development teams, and government stakeholders to ensure schedule integrity, identify critical path activities, and support program execution in accordance with DoD, Navy, and Air Force acquisition policies and procedures.

Requirements

Experience developing, baselining, and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and Integrated Master Plans (IMP) in accordance with DoD scheduling best practices and DCSA/DCMA guidelines
Ability to coordinate with functional leads (Systems Engineering, Hardware, Software, Integration & Test, Logistics) to capture and sequence all program activities
Experience managing schedule integration for new hardware and software development activities
Proficiency in identifying and tracking Critical Path and Near-Critical Path activities
Experience conducting schedule status updates, variance analysis, and schedule health assessments
Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and integration with cost baselines
Experience preparing and presenting schedule briefings for internal program reviews, customer reviews, and milestone decision reviews
Ability to coordinate with government counterparts to ensure schedule alignment with Navy and Air Force program office requirements
Experience identifying schedule risks and opportunities, maintaining a Schedule Risk Register, and supporting quantitative schedule risk analysis (QSRA)
Knowledge of applicable DoD 5000-series acquisition policies, Navy NAVSEAINST/NAVAIRINST, and Air Force AFI/AFPD program management directives
Experience supporting Change Control Board (CCB) activities by assessing schedule impacts of proposed changes
Ability to maintain schedule configuration control and version management

Responsibilities

Develop, baseline, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Integrated Master Plan (IMP) in accordance with DoD scheduling best practices and DCSA/DCMA guidelines
Coordinate with all functional leads (Systems Engineering, Hardware, Software, Integration & Test, Logistics) to capture and sequence all program activities
Manage schedule integration for new hardware and software development activities being incorporated into an existing receiver system
Identify and track the Critical Path and Near-Critical Path activities; provide schedule risk assessments and mitigation recommendations
Conduct regular schedule status updates, variance analysis, and schedule health assessments
Support Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and integration with the program's cost baseline (if applicable)
Prepare and present schedule briefings for internal program reviews (IPRs), customer reviews, and milestone decision reviews
Coordinate with government counterparts to ensure schedule alignment with Navy and Air Force program office requirements and reporting timelines
Identify schedule risks and opportunities; maintain a Schedule Risk Register and support quantitative schedule risk analysis (QSRA) as required
Ensure schedule compliance with applicable DoD 5000-series acquisition policies, Navy NAVSEAINST/NAVAIRINST, and Air Force AFI/AFPD program management directives
Support Change Control Board (CCB) activities by assessing schedule impacts of proposed changes
Maintain schedule configuration control and version management