Program Scheduler

Stratolaunch•Mojave, CA

3d•$82,000 - $131,900•Onsite

About The Position

Stratolaunch is hiring a Program Scheduler to support management of its vehicle development programs. The role develops, implements, and maintains accurate integrated master schedules to help ensure on-time delivery of program expectations to internal and external customers. Working closely with the Program Manager, Program Leads, and Program Finance, the scheduler monitors program performance, proactively identifies actions to keep work on schedule, forecasts future work, and provides variance analysis. The position also supports and leads continuous improvement and standardization of effective scheduling practices across the organization. The position is based in Mojave, California, may require occasional travel to other Stratolaunch locations, and follows a 9/80 schedule. It may involve operating company vehicles as part of assigned duties. Stratolaunch lists Senior Program Scheduler and Staff Program Scheduler levels, with base salary and leveling established case by case.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of MS Project or other common effective scheduling tools.
Ability to resource-load and analyze a schedule.
Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with PMI and related project management and scheduling best practices.
Ability to problem-solve and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Ability to work effectively with Program Management, Finance, and other stakeholders.
For the Senior Program Scheduler level: bachelor's degree (B.S.) and 5–10 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
For the Staff Program Scheduler level: bachelor's degree (B.S.) and 8 or more years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Develop integrated schedules with project phasing, milestones, and critical relationships between program tasks to plan, coordinate, and visualize significant program activities.
Work with program teams to ensure schedules are executable, integrating cost, schedule, technical, and resource requirements, and are progressing as planned.
Communicate daily and weekly tasks to program teams to clarify schedule expectations and priorities.
Identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
Perform schedule risk analysis and planning.
Work with the Program Manager and Program Finance to integrate and manage Earned Value Management techniques and analyze schedule variances.
Work with program teams to develop recovery plans.
Provide and communicate recurring schedule updates in program and customer reviews.
Analyze trends, develop reports, facilitate communication, and provide feedback on program performance.
Serve as an essential member of the program management office and program teams.
Support schedule generation for program proposals.
Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives and standardization of schedule management processes.