Advanced Engines Program Scheduler (Onsite)

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Pratt & Whitney’s Program Planning & Scheduling (PP&S) organization is searching for a Program Scheduler. The PP&S organization works with key program stakeholders to promote the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) as a healthy, integrated management tool. The master schedule is the program’s most powerful management tool and, when properly maintained, can influence program management decisions and actions. PP&S supports various programs by managing IMS content, providing quality analysis, and ensuring compliance with government and company standards.

This role is based on-site in East Hartford, CT and requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance on day one.

About the role

The Military Development Program Scheduler works with technical partners to ensure quality inputs and baseline integrity. They apply their knowledge in scheduling with Earned Value team members and Cost Account Managers (CAMs) on Military Engine Programs, promoting the IMS as a healthy, integrated management tool. The ideal candidate is a motivated team player who understands how to effectively and independently drive timely and accurate support of the IMS.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate schedules for IMS quality according to DCMA requirements.
• Maintain schedule health, ensuring vertical and horizontal linkages to perform program critical path assessments with limited oversight.
• Provide scheduling support to technical work scope owners by employing best practices to ensure timely and accurate status/forecasting of work.
• Analyze program plans and assist in developing sound schedule baseline changes by validating, approving, and integrating changes into existing schedules.
• Assess variance and mitigation plans of technical experts to maintain the IMS as a tool for managing technical execution.
• Collaborate with Earned Value Analysts and CAMs to ensure alignment between SAP, MRP, and IMS reporting systems.
• Create and update scheduling standard work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of prior relevant experience; or an advanced degree in a related field. Candidates with an Associate’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Relevant experience to include: time as a program Scheduler or Planner, program and/or project management, supporting government proposals, or Earned Value Management.
• Proficiency in MS Office Programs (MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word).
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance (Secret, DoD) required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on schedules requiring baseline change control and monthly IPMR/IPMDAR reporting (government compliance programs).
• Familiarity with the NDIA's Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide.
• Demonstrated understanding of Earned Value (EV) management principles and their application to complex projects.
• Understanding of systems/project engineering concepts and practices.
• Strong creative problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and time management skills.
• Organized, self-motivated, with excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively handle multiple shifting priorities while meeting deadlines.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD – 131,100 USD. The range provided is a good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays

Specific benefits depend on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may also be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on the level of the position and coverage under a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual, business unit, and/or company performance.