Leonardo DRS

Project Scheduler (Melbourne, FL)

Leonardo DRS$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and related technical training with 5+ years of experience in project scheduling.
  • Microsoft Project certification is highly desirable.
  • Experience in project management within government or DoD sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Microsoft Project.
  • Build and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) according to project scope.
  • Map schedule activities to Integrated Master Plan (IMP) events.
  • Define and validate task dependencies, milestones, and critical paths.
  • Integrate subcontractor and vendor schedules into the master schedule.
  • Perform Critical Path Analysis (CPA) and schedule margin assessments.
  • Conduct schedule health assessments using industry-standard metrics.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Company contribution to health savings accounts and telemedicine services.
  • Life and disability insurance along with legal coverage.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
  • Flexible work schedules through a 9/80 program and generous vacation options.
  • Paid parental leave and community service hours.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 113844

Leonardo DRS is seeking an experienced Microsoft Project Scheduler to support U.S. Army program(s) within our Land Electronics defense portfolio. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in compliance with DRS standards and best practices. This role is critical to the monitor and control of program execution working with the Project Manager and Project Engineer.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Microsoft Project
  • Build and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) in accordance with statement of work
  • Map schedule activities to the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) events, accomplishments, and criteria
  • Define and validate task dependencies, constraints, milestones, and critical/driving paths
  • Integrate subcontractor, vendor, and Government Furnished Equipment/Information (GFE/GFI) delivery schedules into the master schedule
  • Perform Critical Path Analysis (CPA), near-critical path analysis, and schedule margin assessments
  • Conduct schedule health assessments using industry-standard metrics
  • Identify and report schedule risks, float erosion, and logic issues
  • Generate Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) schedule deliverables on time and in compliance with contract requirements
  • Prepare schedule briefings for Integrated Program Reviews (IPRs), Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and customer engagements
  • Support Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and surveillance
  • Integrate schedule with the cost baseline to produce a time-phased Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB)
  • Calculate and report Schedule Performance Index (SPI), Schedule Variance (SV), and To-Complete Schedule Performance Index (TSPI)
  • Support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs) and Over Target Baseline (OTB)/Over Target Schedule (OTS) actions as required
  • Assist in developing Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) schedule forecasts


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and related technical training with 5+ years directly related experience (or equivalent combination of education/training and experience).
  • Microsoft Project certification is highly desirable.
  • Project management experience in government/DoD sector is preferred.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

About Leonardo DRS

Leonardo DRS is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, we develop, manufacture and support a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as homeland security. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. which employs more than 45,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture that rewards performance. For additional information on Leonardo DRS, please visit our website at www.leonardodrs.com.
Learn more about Leonardo DRS
Size
11,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+55.7%
NASDAQ

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