F135 Development 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.

Location: Onsite at East Hartford, CT (400 Main St, BLDG OBF2). U.S. citizenship is required due to program access restrictions.

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 Cost Account Managers (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 includes time as a program Scheduler or Planner, program/project management, support of government proposals, or Earned Value Management.
• Proficiency in MS Office Programs (MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

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 handle multiple shifting priorities while meeting deadlines.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $68,900 USD - $131,100 USD. The range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules (dependent on business unit and role).
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreements).