Program Scheduler (Onsite)

RTX•Rockford, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Program Scheduler to join our Engineering Business Office supporting the Electric Power Systems segment. This role is ideal for someone with Microsoft Project experience, strong collaboration skills, and a willingness to learn. You will develop, maintain, and analyze the Program Master Schedule and Integrated Master Plan/Integrated Master Schedule, ensuring accuracy, proper workflow, and alignment with program objectives. You will perform schedule analysis, track trends and metrics, and work closely with CAMS to coordinate activities and support program execution. Depending on project size, you may assist a lead scheduler or manage smaller efforts independently. We’re looking for a proactive, collaborative candidate eager to grow their scheduling expertise while making an impact on high-priority programs.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

Nice To Haves

Prior experience analyzing schedule data, including driving paths, schedule metrics and trends, and Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA).
Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface and influence at all levels of an organization.
Familiarity with SAP, EVMS for Project, COBRA, or similar EVMS software applications.

Responsibilities

Support or lead the development and maintenance of the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using Microsoft Project (desktop and server).
Develop and maintain a detailed IMS throughout the program lifecycle, incorporating contractual and programmatic changes to maintain realistic, current schedule baselines.
Ensure the IMS meets government customer requirements and aligns with program objectives at all phases.
Reconcile the IMS with target budgets to demonstrate thorough cost and schedule integration.
Conduct detailed analysis of the IMS and supporting documents to ensure quality, completeness, and compliance.
Communicate schedule status, including critical path results, schedule variance, and “what-if” analyses, to the Planning Lead, Program Manager, customers, and senior management.
Support EAC (Estimate at Completion) and LRE (Latest Revised Estimate) processes as they relate to the program IMS.
Assist in developing and maintaining the Program Master Schedule using program templates.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!