Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly accomplished Master Scheduler to provide strategic leadership in the planning, integration, and execution of complex FAA programs that directly support the modernization of the nation’s aviation infrastructure. In this high-impact, highly visible role, you will serve as the authoritative lead for Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS), driving alignment across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, material control, quality, and subcontractor teams to ensure seamless program execution.

 

Work Location:

• This position is 100% on-site, primarily located in Herndon, VA.

In this position, you will:

You will play a pivotal role in enabling proactive program management through advanced schedule analytics, risk mitigation, Earned Value Management (EVM), and data-driven decision support. As a strategic advisor, you will leverage modern reporting and visualization technologies including dashboards, Power BI, and AI-enabled scheduling tools to create dynamic views and predictive models for schedule analysis, program completion tracking, resource forecasting, and conflict resolution. Lead the development, integration, and maintenance of complex program-level Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) aligned with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), contractual milestones, and FAA objectives.

• Serve as the senior scheduling authority across multiple functional organizations, geographically dispersed teams, and subcontractors—ensuring schedule integrity, transparency, and accountability.
• Utilize Dashboard, Power BI, and AI-driven analytics tools to build interactive schedule views, model program completion scenarios, identify scheduling conflicts, and support predictive analysis.
• Perform critical path analysis, resource forecasting, and schedule health assessments to proactively identify risks and drive mitigation strategies that keep programs on track.
• Partner with executive leadership, FAA stakeholders, engineering teams, and program management offices to provide actionable insights that support strategic and data-driven decisions.
• Ensure seamless integration of schedules with Earned Value Management (EVM) systems, performance reporting, and all contractual deliverables (CDRLs).
• Drive schedule analysis and executive reporting in support of major technical and programmatic reviews, including PDRs, CDRs, SRRs, TRRs, and milestone readiness assessments.
• Mentor and develop junior schedulers by establishing best practices, strengthening scheduling discipline, and fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by communicating complex schedule challenges, impacts, and recovery strategies with clarity, confidence, and influence.

Why This Role Matters

This role is ideal for a strategic scheduling leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and is passionate about combining traditional program controls expertise with modern analytics and AI-driven decision support capabilities. Your ability to transform complex scheduling data into actionable insights will directly support executive decision-making and program success.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years’ experience or Masters degree and 6 years’ experience or Associate’s degree and 10 years years’ experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years’ experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS), Earned Value Management (EVM), and critical path analysis.

• Advanced proficiency with industry-standard scheduling tools, including Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent.

• Proven experience using Dashboard and Microsoft Power BI tools to develop scheduling analytics solutions.

• Proven leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence program direction and decision-making.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience managing schedules for complex, multi-site, and multi-contractor programs.

• Ability to translate schedule analysis into actionable, strategic recommendations.

• Background in mentoring junior team members and implementing scheduling best practices across organizations.

• Strong knowledge of FAA NAS programs, aviation systems development, and applicable regulatory requirements.

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Target Salary Range$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.