Lead Program Scheduler

L3Harris Technologies

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

Posted 9/24/2026full-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 EVMS environment, with a strong focus on developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and resource-loaded schedules. Capable of leading high-visibility government programs while ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering quality project-level reports.

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

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Hard Skills

Planning and SchedulingResource-Loaded Schedule AnalysisCritical Path AnalysisBaseline Review SupportCost and Schedule IntegrationGantt Chart MethodsPERT MethodsEarned Value MethodsMonte Carlo Schedule Risk AnalysisProgram Management

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailMentoringKnowledge Sharing

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectStructured Solutions Incorporated (SSI) Tools

Industry Keywords

FARDFARSPASEGIPMDARSpace Systems ProgramsSDLC 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 review support, and cost and 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, maintain, and analyze IMPs and IMSs using SOW, WBS, and related planning inputs
Perform critical path, schedule risk, network logic, baseline, and schedule health metric analyses, 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 chart, and earned value methods
Ensure compliance with internal procedures, project controls requirements, and customer or industry standards
Improve scheduling processes, tools, metrics, and standards
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge sharing
Participate in program reviews, schedule status meetings, and leadership briefings
Support planning excellence, schedule 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 developing and maintaining resource-loaded IMSs 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, with attention to detail and quality of deliverables
Working knowledge of EVMS

Benefits

Comp & perks

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