Program Scheduler

The Program Scheduler is an integral member of the PMO, responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing Integrated Master Schedules (IMSs) for complex aerospace and defense programs. The role works closely with the Programs Director, Program Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure schedules accurately reflect program scope, execution strategy, dependencies, and contractual commitments. The Scheduler monitors schedule performance, analyzes critical paths, identifies emerging risks, and recommends recovery actions to support successful program delivery. Location: Irvine, CA, fully onsite. What's on Offer: • A varied, fast paced role with an innovative and respected leader in mission-critical aerospace and defense products. • Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefit package. • Join a team of skilled and motivated people committed to innovation, collaboration, and national security outcomes. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain logic-drivenIntegrated Master Schedules (IMSs)using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools. • Integrate engineering, procurement, manufacturing, integration, qualification, and delivery activities into an executable program schedule. • Maintain appropriate task relationships, milestones, constraints, calendars, schedule margin, and cross-functional dependencies. • Performcritical path, driving-path, near-critical-path, float, and schedule health analysis. • Conduct schedule assessments consistent withDCMA and NDIA PASEG scheduling practicesand identify corrective actions for schedule-quality issues. • Support monthly schedule status, baseline maintenance, forecasting, variance analysis, and EVM reporting. • Coordinate schedule inputs and updates with Program Managers and functional/task owners. • SupportSchedule Risk Assessments (SRA)by preparing the IMS, identifying relevant paths and activities, and providing schedule data to the risk analysis process. • Maintain schedule interfaces, including internal, customer, supplier, and giver/receiver dependencies. • Prepare schedule metrics, critical-path information, recovery scenarios, and supporting material for PMRs, SMRs, EV reviews, and customer reviews. • Identify emerging schedule risks and recommend sequencing, logic, or recovery alternatives to program leadership. Required Skills, Experience and Behaviors: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or related discipline. • 3+ years of scheduling or program-controls experience in aerospace, defense, or another complex technical environment. • Strong proficiency withMicrosoft Projectand Critical Path Method scheduling. • Working knowledge ofIMS development, EVM/EVMS, schedule health analysis, and schedule risk concepts. • Familiarity withDCMA schedule assessment practices and NDIA PASEGpreferred. • Experience with Deltek Acumen, Primavera, Safran, or similar schedule-analysis tools is desirable. • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work across multiple technical functions. • Strong analytical, facilitation, documentation, and presentation skills. • Proficiency with Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools, including experience maintaining Integrated Master Schedules. • U.S. person status required due to applicable export control requirements. Base salary range of $80,000 - $90,000 DOE per annum. The final salary offer will be determined after reviewing relevant factors, including but not limited to location, skill set; relevant experience; and other business and organizational needs.