Program Scheduler

DRS Technologies•Fitchburg, MA

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Fitchburg, MA Program Management Office (PMO) as a Program Scheduler. This role works closely with Program leadership to plan, schedule, and budget contractual requirements for defense programs of varying size and complexity. This position is hybrid.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and related technical training with 5+ years directly related experience (or equivalent combination of education/training and experience)
Demonstrated experience with planning and scheduling for large programs; defense experience highly preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Project or similar software as a planning tool
Familiarity with Earned Value or a related business process
Excellent communication skills and an ability to work across all levels of the organization
U.S. Citizenship required.
This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

defense experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Establish complex program plans and conduct in-depth research to define program requirements
Interface with all levels of the customer, vendors and internal departments to coordinate deliverables, budgets and schedules
Develop new methods for tracking and reporting program status statistics
Assemble and compile schedule data and inputs same into the project schedule and provide output to the project manager
Advise management of risks that may affect project profit, costs, and schedules

Benefits

annual performance-based bonuses
equity awards
overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable
comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
parental leave benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional development support
life and disability insurance coverage