Bachelor's degree in math, engineering, business, or sciences with 10 years of relevant experience
Expert-level scheduling with 10 years in scheduling, planning, and program management in government or related sectors
Strong organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft Project and MS Office Suite
Knowledge of quantitative techniques for scheduling data analysis and model development
Ability to work independently and collaboratively on high-visibility tasks
Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex information to diverse audiences
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
In-scope security background investigation required, with eligibility for SCI access and willingness for Polygraph examination
Responsibilities
Develop an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to track milestone events and tasks
Review and integrate diverse schedules into a cohesive IMS using Microsoft Project
Analyze schedules to identify critical paths, risks, and opportunities
Provide predictive analysis to inform leadership decisions regarding schedule changes
Coordinate documentation for major deliverables to align with submission dates
Benefits
Opportunity to work on high-visibility programs within the U.S. Space Force
Engagement in a mission-critical role supporting national defense
Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation
Professional development opportunities in a leading defense contractor
Access to advanced tools and technologies in project management
Full Job Description
Job Description
SAIC's Horizon 2 program is seeking a Senior Program Schedule Lead to support the U.S. Space Force's mission of delivering warfighter capability via the Space Systems Command Space Combat Power Program Office. You will perform a variety of scheduling, planning, analysis, and business operations duties to include the management and analysis of a cohesive, consolidated Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for a portfolio of complex, high-visibility programs. This position is based in El Segundo, CA.
Key Responsibilities
Develop an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to track milestone events and tasks (i.e., document coordination for major deliverables to align to required submission dates and track to required reviews and approvals)
Review and integrate multiple diverse schedules and plans into a single, cohesive Integrated Master Schedules in Microsoft Project
Support analysis to identify critical paths, risks, opportunities, and potential downstream impacts of schedule changes, providing schedule/predictive analysis to inform leadership decisions
Qualifications
This is you:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences with 10 applicable years of experience
Expert-level scheduling with at least 10 years of experience performing scheduling, planning, and program management activities in the government, federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), or profit/ non-profit government support arena
Organized, detailed-oriented individual with strong customer-oriented communication skills, and expertise in Microsoft Project, MS Office Suite (e.g. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of various quantitative techniques used to analyze scheduling data, develop models, interpret results, and brief senior-level DoD leadership
Must be able to work independently, as well as with a team, on time-sensitive high-visibility tasks
Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with demonstrated ability to convert complex program information into concise, polished products for technical teams, Program Managers, and senior leadership
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable)
Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination
You will wow us even more if you have these skills:
Experience supporting DoD acquisition program and Programs of Record within the DoW and more specifically, Space Systems Command
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.
