Lead Program Scheduler

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Program Scheduler to join our growing team in Santa Clarita, CA. As the Lead Program Scheduler, you will play a critical role in the planning, development, and execution of complex defense and aerospace programs. You will own and maintain integrated master schedules, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide schedule analysis that enables informed business decisions.

About the Role

Working closely with Program Managers, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance, you will ensure program milestones, resource planning, and customer commitments are effectively managed throughout the program lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for multiple defense and aerospace development and production programs.
• Partner with Program Managers and functional teams to define project scope, work breakdown structures (WBS), milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Monitor schedule performance, identify critical path activities, analyze schedule impacts, and recommend recovery plans to mitigate risks.
• Prepare schedule metrics, variance analysis, and executive-level reports to support program reviews and customer meetings.
• Ensure schedule integrity by maintaining accurate logic, resource loading, milestone tracking, and baseline management.
• Support proposal development by creating compliant schedules for customer bids and new business opportunities.
• Coordinate schedule updates across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and other functional organizations.
• Perform schedule risk assessments, what-if analyses, and scenario planning to support program execution and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with internal scheduling processes and applicable customer or government contractual requirements.
• Support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), program audits, and customer schedule reviews as required.
• Drive continuous improvement of scheduling processes, tools, and reporting methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of program scheduling or project controls experience supporting complex engineering, manufacturing, or defense programs.
• Experience developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for multi-disciplinary programs.
• Proficiency with scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera P6, or equivalent enterprise scheduling tools.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling principles including critical path analysis, schedule risk management, baseline management, and earned value concepts.
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, electronics manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries is strongly preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex schedules, identify risks, and communicate recommendations to technical and executive leadership.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Able to manage multiple priorities while meeting aggressive program deadlines.
• Familiarity with government contracts and DoD program execution is a plus.
• Experience supporting proposal development and customer schedule deliverables is preferred.

Qualifications

• Equivalent experience will be considered.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Pay

$94,700 - $126,300 per year plus bonus.

Schedule

Onsite Position