Lead Program Scheduler

L3Harris Technologies

. Provide surge support to Tier One Programs as a lead planning and scheduling subject matter expert .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $87,500 - $162,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in planning and scheduling within an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) environment, with a strong focus on developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and conducting schedule risk analysis. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver project-level reports and presentations in compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) DevelopmentEarned Value Management System (EVMS)Schedule Risk AnalysisMicrosoft Project ProficiencyDoD Program Support

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Hard Skills

Critical Path AnalysisResource-Loaded SchedulingMonte Carlo Schedule Risk AnalysisGantt Chart DevelopmentPERT Chart DevelopmentBaseline MaintenanceSchedule Health Metric AssessmentCost/Schedule IntegrationProgram PlanningChange Control Activities

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailQuality FocusMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Structured Solutions Incorporated (SSI) ToolsMicrosoft ProjectEVMS Tools

Industry Keywords

FAR ComplianceDFARS ComplianceSpace Systems ProgramsProgram ManagementSDLC Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide surge support to Tier One Programs as a lead planning and scheduling subject matter expert
Support tool implementations, change control activities, customer deliverables, baseline reviews, and cost/schedule integration within an EVMS environment
Support major replanning efforts, including OTB/OTS actions, formal internal reprogramming, and schedule recovery initiatives
Develop, maintain, and analyze complex integrated program schedules, including resource-loaded schedules and Earned Value-related schedule analysis
Build executable plans and integrate inputs across functional and program teams
Develop and analyze IMP/IMS using program requirements, including SOW, WBS, and related planning inputs
Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk analysis, network logic validation, baseline maintenance, and schedule health metric assessment including BEI, CPLI, and SPI
Identify schedule issues, logic conflicts, and performance variances; investigate root causes and recommend corrective actions
Integrate schedules across engineering, finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality teams
Support EVMS execution through schedule status and variance analysis
Prepare and present schedule status, milestones, critical path drivers, risks, and recovery plans
Coordinate subcontractor and supplier schedule integration
Apply Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, and earned value methods
Ensure schedule compliance with internal procedures, project controls requirements, and customer or industry standards
Improve scheduling processes, tools, metrics, standards, reporting methods, and resource-management visibility
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge sharing
Participate in program reviews, status meetings, leadership briefings, training, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, STEM, or another related field with a minimum of 9 years in planning and scheduling; or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years in a related field; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of related experience
Strong knowledge of supporting DoD programs in a FAR and DFARS environment
Working knowledge of PASEG and IPMDAR
Ability to lead planning and scheduling efforts for large, high-visibility government programs
Ability to create and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and supporting schedules
Ability to develop and present project-level reports, presentations, and deliverables
Experience with resource-loaded IMS for program planning, execution, and EVMS requirements
Working knowledge of Monte Carlo schedule risk analysis
Working knowledge of Space Systems programs
Proficiency with Microsoft Project
Experience with Structured Solutions Incorporated (SSI) tools
Program management and coordination capability, including knowledge of SDLC processes
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and quality focus
Working knowledge of EVMS

Benefits

Comp & perks

9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
Health insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities