Planner​/Scheduler III - Test Development -shift

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Key Responsibilities Integrated Master Schedule Development & Maintenance Develop, baseline, and maintain comprehensive Integrated Master Schedules for test and launch capital projects, incorporating all phases from concept through commissioning and operational handover

Decompose project scope into logically sequenced, resource-loaded Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) with clearly defined milestones, critical path, and float analysis

Establish and maintain schedule baselines in coordination with Program Managers, Project Engineers, and Construction Management teams

Integrate sub-tier contractor and supplier schedules into the program-level IMS, ensuring alignment and traceability across all contributing work packages

Critical Path & Risk Analysis Perform rigorous critical path method (CPM) analysis to identify schedule drivers, near-critical paths, and areas of schedule risk Conduct schedule risk analysis (SRA) using probabilistic methods (e.g., Monte Carlo simulation) to quantify schedule confidence levels and support realistic milestone commitments

Identify schedule threats and opportunities early; develop and track mitigation actions in collaboration with project stakeholders

Support development of Schedule Risk and Opportunity Registers, maintaining alignment with the project risk management framework

Earned Value & Performance Measurement Support or lead Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and reporting for capital projects, including performance measurement baseline (PMB) establishment, variance analysis (SV, SPI), and Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasting

Prepare and present Schedule Performance Index (SPI) trend analysis and critical path impact assessments to program leadership and internal customers

Generate weekly and monthly schedule status reports, variance analysis narratives, and corrective action plans for internal and external stakeholders

Capital Project Planning Integration Collaborate with Facilities, Construction Management, and Infrastructure teams to integrate civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and systems installation activities into cohesive project schedules

Coordinate schedule inputs for long-lead procurement, permitting, regulatory approvals, safety reviews, and test readiness milestones specific to launch and test site development

Support Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and other formal gate reviews with schedule data packages and milestone trend analysis

Align capital project schedules with vehicle development program schedules to ensure ground infrastructure is delivered in support of test and launch commitments

Cross-Functional Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the primary scheduling interface between Program Management, Engineering, Construction, Test Operations, Safety, and Launch Site Operations teams

Facilitate schedule integration meetings, schedule status reviews, and look-ahead planning sessions with cross-functional stakeholders

Provide schedule guidance, training, and oversight to junior planners and project team members contributing schedule data Communicate…