Program Scheduler

KBR

1d

About The Position

Provide Operational scheduling / planning support to Program and Capture managers. Duties include the development and completion of job progress milestones through scheduling. Coordinates with procurement and material managers as well as engineering work group leads pertaining to essential. items of supply. Contributes to forecasts and disbursements by performing schedule analysis. The scheduler partners closely with program, management, engineering, finance, and supply chain teams to deliver accurate forecasting, identify risks, and provide schedule-driven insights that enable informed decision-making and timely corrective actions. The Scheduler serves as the primary authority for developing, maintaining, and analyzing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) across multiple Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) programs and pursuits. This role ensures that all contractual, technical, and program requirements meet schedule requirements, while maintaining alignment with resource constraints and delivery objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in program scheduling within defense or aerospace industries.
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Knowledge of Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS) practices and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Proficiency with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Deltek Open Plan, and/or Primavera (P6).
• Experience with DCMA 14-point schedule analysis.
• Effective in-person, phone, and written communication skills required.
• Familiar with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiar with Microsoft Teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting Army or DoD/DoW Electronic Warfare programs.
• Familiarity with Agile program management practices.
• Working knowledge of EVMS Standard (EIA 748), Integrated Program Management Data Analysis Report(IMPDAR), and Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR).
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-program schedules.
• DoD Security requirements/training familiarity.
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Statement of Work (SOW) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements for initial program baselines and proposals.
• Modify and update program schedules during re-baselining efforts and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Operate within the established program business cadence by leading monthly schedule status reviews, communicating schedule performance to Finance, and preparing Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables.
• Maintain resource-loaded program schedules through regular analysis of schedule status, critical path and variance metrics, network logic validation, and baseline maintenance.
• Utilize Gantt charts, driving path analysis, milestone tracking, Earned Value Management, and other project management techniques to monitor progress, identify performance variances, and enable timely intervention on critical areas.
• Ensure IMS compliance with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) 14-point assessment guidelines and KBR standards.
• Support ad hoc customer requests for scenario modeling and impact assessments of schedule changes.
• Responsible for configuration management of the program schedule and associated subcontractor schedules.
• Coordinate with program leadership to align schedules with contractual deliverables, milestones, and technical objectives.
• Integrate subcontractor and supplier schedules into the overall program IMS.
• Support program Earned Value Management (EVM) requirements and deliverables by ensuring schedule data integrity and alignment with cost baselines.
• Provide regular schedule status reports, metrics, and briefings to program leadership and government customers.
• Drive IMS engagement during internal and external status sessions, including Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate resource loading and forecasting.
• Minimal travel required.

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees