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Leidos’ Defense Systems, Aerospace Systems Business Area is seeking a Sr Program Scheduler to support our Universal Stage Adapter (USA) program.

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!

This exciting role provides direct scheduling leadership and contribution to critical programs and related portfolios of work for our NASA customer. This position will reside at our Solutions campus in Huntsville Alabama, where you will be working with various Integrated Product Teams, key program stakeholders, and EVMS support Team; to improve program planning and execution while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policy and procedures.

The Senior Program Scheduler will be an integral part of the larger enterprise-wide Leidos Corporate Earned Value Management (EVM) Center of Excellence (COE), 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.Requires senior level understanding of project scheduling using MS Project, program management, and Earned Value Management knowledgeResponsible 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 programsAbility to create “what-if/impact” scenarios within the schedule that inform program leadershipServes as a scheduling leader in assisting programs with issue identification & resolution solutionsImplement program scheduling business rhythms & best practicesDevelop scheduling artifacts to meet contractual/project requirementsMonitor, 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.Position is Hybrid remote located in Huntsville, Alabama.

Basic Qualifications

Typically requires a BA degree and 10+ years of prior experience within the Aerospace/Defense IndustryExperience as the Prime Contractor and/or Major Subcontractor in an Earned Value Management environmentMust have advanced expertise using Microsoft Project scheduling softwareMust possess an understanding of advanced scheduling theory including experience with:schedule status processesschedule health assessment (e.g., 14-Point Analysis)resource loading/managementcost and schedule integrationbaseline change control processesschedule execution metrics (BEI, CEI, CPLI, SV, SPI etc.)Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA)/Monte Carlo Analysis and toolsCritical Path Method (CPM) and Margin/Float management

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with NASA customer oversightExperience with DCMA audits and surveillanceIntermediate to advanced expertise using Structured Solutions Inc. (SSI) Tools for Microsoft ProjectProgram Management Professional (PMP) certificationScheduling Professional (SP) certificationUtilization of MS Project Macros

Original Posting:June 11, 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 $80,600.00 - $145,700.00

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.