Master Scheduler
Leonardo DRS · Germantown, MD · 1 mo ago
On-siteProject Management$101k–$131k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to join our team and play a critical role in planning, integrating, and monitoring schedules for major and strategic programs. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain integrated project schedules, assess performance, identify risks, and provide the insights needed to support successful program execution. This is an excellent opportunity for a scheduling professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, partnering across functions, and turning complex program data into clear, actionable plans that support business and customer success.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules for major and strategic programs
- Support program execution by tracking milestones, dependencies, critical path, and schedule performance
- Partner with Program Management, Project Management, Finance, and cross-functional teams to ensure plans are executable and aligned with cost, schedule, and technical requirements
- Support the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), resource-loaded schedules, and program planning inputs
- Analyze schedule trends, variances, and earned value performance, and provide regular status updates and reporting
- Identify schedule risks and support recovery planning and mitigation strategies
- Review proposed changes and assess schedule impacts related to design, subcontractor, and vendor activities
- Support proposal activities and planning efforts for new business opportunities
- Communicate schedule performance, risks, and recommendations clearly to project teams and leadership
- May provide guidance or leadership to junior scheduling or program analyst team members
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 8+ years of program planning and scheduling experience
- Production environment experience is preferred
- Experience resource loading schedules with personnel and hardware resources is a plus
- Strong experience developing and managing schedules using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools
- Demonstrated knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM/EVMS)
- Experience supporting project or program teams in a complex environment
- Strong schedule analysis and critical path analysis experience
- Familiarity with PMI principles and project scheduling best practices
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Skills
- Ability to see the big picture while managing detailed schedule inputs
- Strong collaboration