Master Scheduler; Microsoft Project

Sci Tec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance;

space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

Important Notice: Sci Tec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Sci Tec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

Sci Tec is seeking a highly capable Master Scheduler (IMS) to operate at the portfolio level, aligning technical roadmaps, architectural milestones, and program execution across multiple efforts.

This role supports the Chief Architect, Chief Engineer, and Program Management to ensure internal schedules are coherent, technically aligned, and synchronized with external stakeholders and customers.

This position requires strong Microsoft Project expertise, technical fluency, and the ability to operate confidently with senior engineering leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain portfolio-level Master Schedules in Microsoft Project
• Align multiple internal program schedules into a coherent cross-program roadmap
• Coordinate with the Chief Architect and Chief Engineer to ensure architectural milestones, integration points, and dependencies are properly represented
• Ensure alignment between Technical architecture evolution, Development timelines, Integration events, External customer milestones
• Identify and manage cross-program dependencies, risks, and sequencing conflicts
• Provide schedule-based analysis to support executive decision-making
• Support scenario planning and “what-if” analysis to evaluate technical and delivery tradeoffs
• Maintain master schedule structures and Global files in MS Project
• Facilitate coordination meetings with internal program managers and external stakeholders
• Prepare schedule views and briefings for leadership and customer interactions
• Ensure internal and external milestone synchronization
• Improve and standardize scheduling practices across programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field
• 8+ years of professional experience in program scheduling, technical program management, or integrated planning
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project, including Master schedules and linked subprojects, Complex dependency logic, Cross-project integration, Critical path and impact analysis
• Experience supporting technical leadership (architects, chief engineers, or senior program managers)
• Experience integrating schedules across multiple programs or product lines
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Candidates who have one or more of the following skills will be preferred

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher
• Experience supporting complex software-intensive or remote sensing systems
• Familiarity with Agile program environments and hybrid development models
• Experience facilitating executive-level planning discussions
• Domain knowledge in defense, aerospace, or remote sensing systems (e.g., OPIR)
• PMP or similar program management certification

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Sci Tec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible work hours

The pay range for this position is $149,000 - $175,000 / year. Sci Tec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

Sci Tec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VETS/Disabled.