Master Scheduler
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · Crane, IN · Yesterday
ManagementFull-time
About the role
The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the integrated master schedule (IMS) to ensure on-time delivery of programs, prototypes, and production units. This role coordinates cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Test to convert customer demand and program requirements into an accurate, achievable, and fully resource-loaded schedule. The Master Scheduler establishes schedule governance, collects real-time status from shop-floor teams, ensures constraints are visible, resolves conflicts, and drives accountability to execution milestones.
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain the Program Master Schedule, ensuring traceability between Summary, Intermediate, and Detailed schedules
- Lead schedule planning, baseline initialization, baseline change control, and support IBR/SRA program reviews
- Perform schedule health assessments (DCMA 14 point compliance or equivalent), and prepare Earned Value lite scheduling inputs
- Partner with Product Teams, CAMs, Engineering Leads, and Mission Leads to ensure accurate resource loading, PMT assignment, and work-package planning
- Interface with MACH TB 2.0 leadership, including Program Director, Deputy Program Director, and Chief Engineer
- Lead and mentor multiple schedulers supporting MACH TB 2.0, ensuring consistent scheduling standards across all mission threads
- Establish scheduling processes, review work products of other schedulers, and provide corrective guidance
- Coordinate across MACH TB partners, subcontractors, and functional groups to ensure schedule alignment
- Support cross-program synchronization efforts, such as MACH TB International Team and Financial Planning Tag-ups
Requirements
- 10+ years of DoD program scheduling experience
- Expertise in MS Project
- Strong proficiency in schedule analysis, critical path analysis, and resource loaded schedules
- Ability to lead teams, influence without authority, and manage multiple schedulers in a matrixed environment
- Excellent communication and coordination skills across engineering, PMO, subcontractors, and government customers
Work Environment
- Office and manufacturing shop-floor environment with routine interaction across engineering, supply chain, operations, and quality teams
- May be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, and chemicals (within OSHA limits)
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods (8–9 hours typical)
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs per TDI safety guidelines
- Ability to work at a computer workstation for long durations
- Occasional travel (0–10%) to suppliers or corporate sites
Locations
Crane, IN
Huntsville, AL
Remote
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Education Reimbursement