Principal Program Scheduler

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an accomplished Principal Program Scheduler to provide strategic scheduling leadership within our Kinetic Effects division within the Defense Systems Sector. In this dynamic role, you will serve as a principal scheduling authority within the Common Hypersonics Glide Body portfolio, entrusted by program leadership to develop and manage the Integrated Master Schedule, drive effective scheduling solutions, and maintain alignment among technical execution, resources, risks, and overall program objectives. This role is ideal for a scheduling professional who excels in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and wants to apply their expertise to programs that support our national defense. The Principal Program Scheduler will be an integral part of the larger enterprise-wide Leidos Corporate Earned Value Management (EVM) Center of Excellence (COE) . The Leidos Corporate EVM COE is a team-leading and executing the core responsibilities of scheduling, planning, EVMS, the associated infrastructure and tools, implementations, training, and surveillance for Leidos.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years, or a Master’s degree with 10+ years of progressive Aerospace & Defense scheduling experience (or equivalent experience in lieu of degree).
Recognized expertise in programmatic scheduling and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, with proven success leading schedule management on large, complex programs.
Advanced mastery of Microsoft Project and scheduling analytics.
U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Ability and willingness to work onsite in Huntsville Alabama
Intermediate to advanced expertise using Structured Solutions Inc. (SSI) Tools for Microsoft Project
Strong command of advanced scheduling practices, including:
Schedule status processes
Multi Project File Architecture/Environment
Cost and schedule integration
14-Point Analysis and schedule health assessments
Critical Path Method (CPM) and float management
Schedule execution metrics (BEI, CEI, CPLI, SV, SPI, etc.)
Schedule risk modeling and Monte Carlo simulations
Baseline change control governance

Nice To Haves

Aerospace / Defense Industry Experience
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification
Scheduling Professional (SP) certification
Proficiency in MS Project views, filters, and custom reporting

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary scheduling leader, shaping program strategies through advanced scheduling practices.
Partner with program managers, IPT Leads, and technical staff to influence decision-making and optimizing program performance.
Work Independently with minimal daily oversight.
Present schedule insights, risks, and “what-if” scenarios to senior program and customer stakeholders, often shaping contract execution strategies
Provide the “why” - demonstrating the ability to clearly communicate schedule analysis, execution metrics, and overall program understanding through a cost informed scheduling perspective.
Build and maintain complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) compliant with EIA-748 standards and industry best practices (PASEG, NDIA).
Lead the Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) to quantify risk exposure and create actionable mitigation strategies.
Implement program scheduling business rhythms & controls.
Develop scheduling artifacts to meet contractual/project requirements.
Significant interface with program leadership