SAIC

Master Scheduler

SAIC • $108K — $130K *
San Diego, CA 92154In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field with 10+ years of experience; years of experience may substitute for degree.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Active Secret clearance is mandatory, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
  • 6+ years as a Master Scheduler on DoD programs.
  • Experience supporting system modifications and upgrades involving hardware and software development.
  • Familiarity with Navy and/or Air Force acquisition processes and reporting.
  • Proficient in JIRA for Agile tracking and MS Project for Integrated Master Schedule development.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Integrated Master Plan (IMP) following DoD guidelines.
  • Coordinate with functional leads to capture all program activities.
  • Manage integration of new hardware and software into existing systems.
  • Track and assess schedule risks, including Critical Path and Near-Critical Path activities.
  • Conduct regular schedule status updates and variance analyses.
  • Support Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and cost baseline integration.
  • Prepare and present schedule briefings for internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Full-time, on-site position in San Diego, CA with minimal travel requirements (10%).
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact system modification and upgrade programs.
  • Engage closely with government stakeholders, enhancing collaboration experience.
  • Involvement in a dynamic environment that integrates advanced technology and systems engineering.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Master Scheduler will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in support of a system modification and upgrade program. This effort involves the integration of new hardware and software components into an existing receiver system. The Master Scheduler will work closely with program management, systems engineering, hardware/software development teams, and government stakeholders to ensure schedule integrity, identify critical path activities, and support program execution in accordance with DoD, Navy, and Air Force acquisition policies and procedures.

This role is a fully ON-SITE role in San Diego, CA with 10% travel involved

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop, baseline, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Integrated Master Plan (IMP) in accordance with DoD scheduling best practices and DCSA/DCMA guidelines
  • Coordinate with all functional leads (Systems Engineering, Hardware, Software, Integration & Test, Logistics) to capture and sequence all program activities
  • Manage schedule integration for new hardware and software development activities being incorporated into an existing receiver system
  • Identify and track the Critical Path and Near-Critical Path activities; provide schedule risk assessments and mitigation recommendations
  • Conduct regular schedule status updates, variance analysis, and schedule health assessments
  • Support Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and integration with the program's cost baseline (if applicable)
  • Prepare and present schedule briefings for internal program reviews (IPRs), customer reviews, and milestone decision reviews
  • Coordinate with government counterparts to ensure schedule alignment with Navy and Air Force program office requirements and reporting timelines
  • Identify schedule risks and opportunities; maintain a Schedule Risk Register and support quantitative schedule risk analysis (QSRA) as required
  • Ensure schedule compliance with applicable DoD 5000-series acquisition policies, Navy NAVSEAINST/NAVAIRINST, and Air Force AFI/AFPD program management directives
  • Support Change Control Board (CCB) activities by assessing schedule impacts of proposed changes
  • Maintain schedule configuration control and version management


Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelors in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field and ten (10) years or more of related experience; Years of experience in lieu of degree to be taken into consideration.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must have an Active Secret clearance to start
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance
  • 6+ years of experience as a Master Scheduler or Integrated Master Scheduler on DoD programs
  • Demonstrated experience supporting system modification, integration, or upgrade programs involving hardware and software development
  • Experience supporting Navy and/or Air Force programs with knowledge of applicable acquisition processes and reporting requirements
  • JIRA/MS Project - Proficient in using JIRA for tracking software development tasks, sprints, and linking agile activities to the master schedule, and MS Project for IMS development, resource loading, and critical path analysis


DoD / Government Knowledge
  • Strong understanding of DoD acquisition lifecycle (DoDI 5000.02 / 5000.85)
  • Familiarity with Navy program management processes (NAVSEAINST, NAVAIRINST, PEO structures)
  • Familiarity with Air Force program management processes (AFI 63-101/20-101, AFPD 63-1)
  • Knowledge of DCMA scheduling guidelines and IMS/IMP best practices
  • Understanding of MIL-STD and system integration requirements as they relate to scheduling


DESIRED SKILLS:
  • Experience with Agile/Hybrid program scheduling (linking JIRA sprints to IMS milestones)
  • Experience with QSRA (Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis) using tools such as Acumen Fuse or Oracle Risk Analysis
  • Prior experience on receiver system modifications or similar RF/communications system upgrades
  • Familiarity with system level reviews or equivalents, i.e.; SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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