Master Program Planner / Scheduler

Position Overview

• We are seeking an experienced Program Planner / Scheduler to provide planning and scheduling support across multiple mission requirements and program locations.
• This position will support the development and maintenance of the Program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), proposal schedules, Statement of Work and Basis of Estimate development, schedule analysis, and program reporting.
• The role will work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Contracts, Business Management, Production, and other Integrated Product Teams.
• The ideal candidate will have strong program planning and scheduling experience within Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) programs, with hands on experience using Deltek Open Plan, Milestones Professional, Critical Path Methodology, and Earned Value Management (EVM).

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning and Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and update components of the Program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Support proposal schedule development and schedule planning activities.
• Support development and review of Statement of Work (SOW) and Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation.
• Apply Critical Path Methodology to schedule network development and analysis.
• Perform schedule control and identify schedule impacts to program milestones and deliverables.
• Support planning across multiple mission requirements and locations.

EVM and Program Performance

• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) activities and program performance analysis.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of EVM processes and requirements.
• Support IPMDAR reporting and related program data analysis.
• Identify factors that may impact program delivery, cost, or schedule.
• Provide risk and opportunity analysis input.

Program Integration and Coordination

• Coordinate with Integrated Product Teams and functional organizations.
• Work across Engineering, Procurement, Contracts, Business Management, and Production organizations.
• Support communication and cross-coordination between technical and program teams.
• Advise Program Management when contractual impacts or critical events may affect program cost or delivery.

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare program status reports, metrics, and presentations.
• Participate in program meetings and communicate schedule status, risks, and dependencies.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Work independently while maintaining strong communication with cross functional teams.

Required Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience supporting Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) programs.
• 5 or more years of experience with Critical Path Methodology.
• 5 or more years of hands on experience with Deltek Open Plan Scheduling.
• 5 or more years of experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• 5 or more years of experience with Milestones Professional software.
• Experience with schedule control processes.
• Experience with complex proposal development.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits.
• Experience with project management integration.
• Experience providing risk and opportunity analysis input.
• Experience with IPMDAR.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prepare status reports, metrics, and presentations.
• Ability to work independently and across multiple functional organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working independently with technical teams and developing an understanding of technical products.
• Experience supporting Capture, Research and Development, and Production Scheduling.
• Understanding of dependencies between Engineering, Production, and other functional organizations.
• Experience with complex program planning and scheduling environments.
• Experience supporting multiple program locations and mission requirements.

Pay: $100.00 - $130.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have previous Experience working with a government aerospace/Defense project?

Experience:

• Deltek Open Plan: 6 years (Required)

Location:

• Marietta, GA 30060 (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Marietta, GA 30060 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Marietta, GA 30060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Marietta, GA 30060