Description
Leidos Defense Systems Sector is seeking an experienced Program Scheduler to support our Wide Field of View - Tranche 2 program within the Aerospace Systems Business Area.
This exciting role provides direct scheduling contribution in support of critical satellite capability to our Space & Missile Defense customer. This position will reside at Solutions Building Huntsville, Alabama where you will be working with various Engineering & Integrated Product Teams, programmatic professionals, and key program stakeholders; to improve program planning and scheduling while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policy and procedures.
The Program Scheduler position 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.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for applying scheduling theory/practice to develop the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and related artifacts in compliance with applicable standards and policies such as EVM standard EIA-748 and industry best practices (e.g., PASEG, NDIA) in alignment with the mission of the EVM COE and in support of programs.
- Responsible for implementing practices to align the time phasing and plans for resources with the IMS to provide an integrated technical, schedule, and resource / cost baseline and forecast/ ETC for programs.
- Ability to create “what-if/impact” scenarios within the schedule that inform program leadership and enrich programmatic decisions.
- Serves as a scheduling team member in assisting stakeholders with issue identification & resolution solutions
- Implement program scheduling business rhythms & best practices.
- Develop scheduling artifacts to meet contractual/project requirements.
- Monitor, analyze, and report performance against baseline schedules to ensure that contractual, cost, and schedule objectives are met.
- Provides scheduling support to EVM COE and programs for internal and external audits, reviews, and application of resulting corrective actions.
Basic Qualifications:
- BA degree and 4-6 years of prior relevant industry experience
- Must have Intermediate to advanced expertise using Microsoft Project scheduling software
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
- Must possess an understanding of advanced scheduling theory including experience with:
- schedule status processes
- schedule health assessment (e.g., 14-Point Analysis)
- resource loading/management
- cost and schedule integration
- baseline change control processes
- schedule execution metrics (BEI, CEI, CPLI, SV, SPI etc.)
- Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA)/Monte Carlo Analysis and tools
- Critical Path Method (CPM) and Margin/Float management
- Schedule status processes
- Schedule health assessment (e.g., 14-Point Analysis)
- Resource loading/management
- Baseline change control processes
- schedule execution metrics (BEI, CEI, CPLI, SV, SPI etc.)
- Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA)/Monte Carlo Analysis and tools
- Critical Path Method (CPM) and Margin/Float management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Aerospace/Defense Industry as prime contractor and/or major subcontractor
- Intermediate to advanced expertise using Structured Solutions Inc. (SSI) Tools for Microsoft Project
- Utilization of MS Project Macros
We’re not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We’re looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don’t wait to be told what’s next. At Leidos, we’re not following the roadmap — we’re redrawing it.
Original Posting:
November 13, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $63,700.00 - $115,150.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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