Program Scheduler / Planner

The Digital Modernization Sector is seeking a highly skilled Integrated Platform Scheduler to support the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), Operational Command and Control Acquisition Delta (Kobayashi Maru). This role is responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive, dynamic scheduling solution that integrates multiple schedules, including hosted applications, program office milestones, and Agile task management tools such as Jira.

The ideal candidate will establish a robust scheduling framework that aligns with the future architecture block release plan while incorporating risk analysis using Monte Carlo simulations. This position requires a strategic thinker with expertise in data integration, scheduling analysis, and risk assessment to ensure program success and timely execution. The scheduler will identify critical paths across environments and missions, conduct real-time schedule excursions, and provide executive-level reporting with clear, visually compelling roadmap outputs.

Work Details:

Remote Work: 90%

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)

 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain an integrated master schedule (IMS) that ingests multiple schedules from hosted applications, program office milestones, Jira tickets, and external dependencies. 
• Ensure seamless synchronization between the integrated schedule and Jira, mapping dependencies down to the ticket level. 
• Align scheduling with the future architecture block release plan to support long-term strategic planning. 
• Implement a scheduling framework that adapts dynamically to changes, risks, and shifting priorities
• Run Monte Carlo simulations to assess schedule risk, identify bottlenecks, and forecast completion probabilities. 
• Determine the critical path across different environments and mission objectives to pinpoint potential delays. 
• Develop and execute schedule excursions to model different scenarios and assess impact on project timelines. 
• Provide real-time schedule performance analysis at weekly granularity, ensuring clear visibility into potential delays
• Create and deliver PowerPoint presentations, graphic one-pagers, and executive summaries to effectively communicate scheduling data, risks, and status updates to leadership. 
• Generate executive-level reporting that clearly communicates schedule status, risk, and forecasted completion. 
• Utilize third-party software to produce visually compelling one-pager roadmaps for leadership and stakeholders. 
• Provide trend analysis and performance metrics to drive proactive decision-making and risk mitigation. 
• Develop detailed planning documents, decision briefs, and ad hoc reports to support leadership discussions and program reviews. 
   

Basic Qualifications: 

• Requires BS and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree. 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or Open Plan, with experience integrating schedules with Jira and other Agile tools.
• Strong knowledge of Monte Carlo simulation techniques and tools like Primavera Risk Analysis, Acumen Risk, or equivalent.
• Ability to identify and communicate critical path dependencies across multiple integrated schedules.
• Proficient in PowerPoint for high-quality presentations, skilled in visualization tools like OnePager Pro, Tableau, and Power BI for executive reporting, with strong technical writing abilities for clear, concise insights.
• Ability to perform complex schedule analysis, evaluate performance trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey technical scheduling details to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• US Citizenship with Active Final Secret DoD Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in software development lifecycle (SDLC) scheduling within an Agile or DevSecOps environment. 
• Familiarity with DoD, Intelligence Community, or Government contracting schedules and milestones. 

Original Posting Date:

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:

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.