Sr. Scheduler (supporting PM STRIKE)

Mission Driven Research • Huntsville, AL

3d

About The Position

The Senior Scheduler provides comprehensive program and acquisition scheduling support to the Program Executive Office, Missiles and Space, responsible for developing, maintaining, and integrating detailed acquisition schedules across multiple program offices to ensure alignment with DoD 5000.02 and Army acquisition lifecycle milestones. This position requires expert proficiency in Microsoft Project and a proven history of preparing, analyzing, and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) that drive program decision-making and milestone execution. The Senior Scheduler develops, maintains, and updates Integrated Master Schedules and Integrated Master Plans (IMP) in accordance with Defense Acquisition System policies and program objectives; supports schedule development for ACAT I-III programs across Technology Maturation, Engineering and Manufacturing Development, Production, and Sustainment phases; integrates contractor and government schedules to provide a comprehensive program-level view of events, deliverables, and dependencies; conducts critical path, schedule risk, and "what-if" analyses to identify potential impacts to cost, schedule, and performance; coordinates with program managers, control account managers, cost analysts, and engineers to ensure alignment between schedule, cost, and technical baselines; and supports Earned Value Management (EVM) integration and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables related to schedule performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
• Secret security clearance
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience supporting DoD acquisition programs as a scheduler, with at least 5 years at the program or PEO level
• Documented experience developing and maintaining detailed acquisition schedules using Microsoft Project
• Demonstrated ability to perform critical path and risk analyses, develop schedule metrics, and brief senior military and civilian leaders
• Excellent analytical, communication, and briefing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and schedule visualization tools

Nice To Haves

• DAWIA or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) certification in Program Management or Engineering

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and updates Integrated Master Schedules and Integrated Master Plans (IMP) in accordance with Defense Acquisition System policies and program objectives
• Supports schedule development for ACAT I-III programs across Technology Maturation, Engineering and Manufacturing Development, Production, and Sustainment phases
• Integrates contractor and government schedules to provide a comprehensive program-level view of events, deliverables, and dependencies
• Conducts critical path, schedule risk, and "what-if" analyses to identify potential impacts to cost, schedule, and performance
• Coordinates with program managers, control account managers, cost analysts, and engineers to ensure alignment between schedule, cost, and technical baselines
• Supports Earned Value Management (EVM) integration and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables related to schedule performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level