Senior Lead Program Scheduler – Strategic Manufacturing Programs

Senior Lead Program Scheduler – Strategic Manufacturing Programs

Leidos is seeking an accomplished Senior Lead Program Scheduler to provide strategic scheduling leadership on high-priority U.S. Government manufacturing and production programs. This is not a routine scheduling role—it is a senior leadership position that will directly influence program execution, delivery, and business outcomes across a portfolio of complex defense programs. You will be the chief scheduling authority for mission‑critical programs, trusted by senior leadership to anticipate risks, drive solutions, and ensure alignment between technical execution, resources, and program objectives.

This highly visible role is ideal for a senior scheduling professional who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑impact environments and seeks to apply their expertise to programs that directly support national defense. The position is hybrid; you will divide time between our on‑site facility in Huntsville, Alabama, and a home office. Preference will go to those able to travel directly to Huntsville from the Eastern or Central time zones, preferably on Sunday evenings.

• Serve as the primary scheduling leader and advisor for major defense manufacturing contracts, shaping program strategies through advanced scheduling practices.
• Partner with executive leadership, program managers, CAMs, and manufacturing leads to influence decision‑making and optimize program performance.
• Build and maintain complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) compliant with EIA‑748 standards and industry best practices (PASEG, NDIA).
• Drive the integration of technical, cost, and resource baselines to establish accurate forecasts, estimates‑to‑complete (ETC), and actionable insights for leadership.
• Lead the Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA/Monte Carlo) 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.
• Ensure program scheduling rigor, governance, and compliance across multiple high‑visibility contracts.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise to the Earned Value Management (EVM) Center of Excellence, setting standards and mentoring less experienced schedulers.

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of progressive Aerospace & Defense scheduling leadership (or equivalent experience in lieu of degree).
• Recognized expertise in programmatic scheduling and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, with proven success leading schedule management on large, complex programs.
• Advanced mastery of Microsoft Project and scheduling analytics.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Extensive experience in manufacturing, production, or prototyping environments with a deep understanding of shop floor integration into enterprise schedules.
• Strong command of advanced scheduling practices, including:
  • 14‑Point Analysis and schedule health assessments
  • Critical Path Method (CPM) and float management
  • Schedule execution metrics (BEI, CEI, CPLI, SV, SPI, etc.)
  • Resource loading, management, and alignment with cost baselines
  • Schedule risk modeling and Monte Carlo simulations
  • Baseline change control governance

• Structured Solutions Inc. (SSI) tools for Microsoft Project
• PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI‑SP) certification
• Milestones Professional experience
• Proficiency in MS Project macros and custom reporting

• Executive visibility:
  Work side by side with program leadership and government stakeholders, influencing strategies that shape delivery of mission‑critical systems.
• Impact:
  Directly improve production execution, cost control, and schedule performance on programs central to national defense.
• Professional growth:
  Join Leidos’ EVM Center of Excellence, a corporate‑level team recognized across the enterprise for setting scheduling and EVMS standards.
• Compensation & recognition:
  Senior‑level leadership role with a compensation structure designed to attract and retain top talent.

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