Senior Program Scheduler

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Leidos’ Defense Systems, Aerospace Systems Business Area is seeking a Sr Scheduler to join our team!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click [here](https://www.leidos.com/company/our-business/defense)!

General program information and/or position overview.

The Opportunity:

Leidos is seeking an experienced and proficientProgram Scheduler to provide strategic scheduling leadership within our Defense SystemsSector.

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​In this dynamicrole, you will serve as the scheduling authority for multiple Defense Sector programs, entrusted by program leadership to develop and manage the Integrated Master Schedule, drive effective scheduling solutions, and maintain alignment among technical execution, resources, risks, and overall program objectives. This role is ideal for a scheduling professional who excels in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and wants to apply their expertise to programsthat support our national defense.

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​The Senior LeadProgram Scheduler will be an integral part of the larger enterprise-wide Leidos Corporate Earned Value Management (EVM) Center of Excellence (COE).  The Leidos Corporate EVM COE is a team-leading and executing the core responsibilities of scheduling, planning, EVMS, the associated infrastructure and tools, implementations, training, and surveillance for Leidos.

Key Responsibilities. ​

• ​Serve as the primary scheduling point of contact , shaping program strategies through programmatic scheduling best practices.
• ​Partner with program managers, IPT Leads, and technical staff to influence decision-making and optimizing program performance.
• ​Work Independently with minimal daily oversight.
• ​Build and maintain complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) compliant with EIA-748 standards and industry best practices (PASEG, NDIA).
• ​Leadthe Schedule RiskAssessments (SRA) to quantify risk exposure and create actionable mitigation strategies.
• ​Present schedule insights, risks, and “what-if” scenarios to senior program and customer stakeholders, often shaping contract execution strategies.
• ​Implement program scheduling business rhythms & controls.
• ​Develop scheduling artifacts to meet contractual/project requirements.
• ​Significant interface with program leadership

Basic Qualifications:

• ​Requires a BA degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience; or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• ​Intermediate to advancedMicrosoft Project and scheduling analyticsskills.
• ​Intermediate to advanced expertise using Structured Solutions Inc. (SSI) Tools for Microsoft Project
• ​U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• ​Strong command of advanced scheduling practices, including:
• ​Schedule status processes
• ​ Resource Loaded Networks
• ​Cost and schedule integration
• ​14-Point Analysis and schedule health assessments
• ​Critical Path Method (CPM) and float management
• ​Schedule execution metrics (BEI, CEI, CPLI, SV, SPI, etc.)
• ​Schedule risk modeling and Monte Carlo simulations
• ​Baseline change control governance

Preferred Qualifications.

• ​Experience in Aerospace / Defense Industry
• ​PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification
• ​Scheduling Professional (SP) certification
• ​Proficiency in MS Project macros and custom reporting​
• Active DoD Secret clearance

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