Senior Program Scheduler - Hypersonics

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

16d

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an accomplished Senior Program Scheduler to provide scheduling leadership on the Thermal Protection System Program within our Kinetic Effects division in the Leidos Defense Systems Sector. In this dynamic role, you will be entrusted by program leadership to develop and manage the Integrated Master Schedule, drive effective scheduling solutions, and maintain alignment among technical execution, resources, risks, and overall program objectives. This role is ideal for a senior scheduling professional who excels in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and wants to apply their expertise to programs that support our national defense. The Senior Program Scheduler will be an integral part of the larger enterprise-wide Leidos Corporate Earned Value Management (EVM) Center of Excellence (COE). The Leidos Corporate EVM COE is a team-leading and executing the core responsibilities of scheduling, planning, EVMS, the associated infrastructure and tools, implementations, training, and surveillance for Leidos.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of progressive Aerospace & Defense scheduling experience (or equivalent experience in lieu of degree)
• Recognized expertise in programmatic scheduling and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, with proven success leading schedule management on large, complex programs.
• Advanced Microsoft Project skills and scheduling analytics.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• Intermediate to advanced expertise using Structured Solutions Inc. (SSI) Tools for Microsoft Project
• Strong command of advanced scheduling practices, including: Schedule status processes Resource Loaded Networks Cost and schedule integration 14-Point Analysis and schedule health assessments Critical Path Method (CPM) and float management Schedule execution metrics (BEI, CEI, CPLI, SV, SPI, etc.) Schedule risk modeling and Monte Carlo simulations Baseline change control governance

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Aerospace / Defense Industry
• PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification
• Scheduling Professional (SP) certification
• Proficiency in MS Project macros and custom reporting
• Active DoD Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Serve as a scheduling leader, shaping program strategies through advanced scheduling practices.
• Partner with program managers, IPT Leads, and technical staff to influence decision-making and optimizing program performance.
• Build and maintain complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) compliant with EIA-748 standards and industry best practices (PASEG, NDIA).
• Lead the Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) to quantify risk exposure and create actionable mitigation strategies.
• Present schedule insights, risks, and “what-if” scenarios to senior program and customer stakeholders, often shaping contract execution strategies.
• Implement program scheduling business rhythms & controls.
• Develop scheduling artifacts to meet contractual/project requirements.
• Significant interface with technical team, program leadership, and EVMS Lead.

Benefits

• Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.
• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
• More details are available here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees