Peraton

Program Scheduler

Peraton
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeHerndon • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $104,000 - $166,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in program scheduling and integrated planning, with proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and schedule analytics. Capable of coordinating cross-functional teams and supporting large federal programs, particularly in the aerospace sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Program SchedulingIntegrated PlanningMicrosoft ProjectPrimavera P6Risk Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop, maintain, and update the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
  • Build and maintain detailed schedule logic supporting surveys, installations, testing, and training
  • Ensure schedule alignment with contract requirements and FAA milestones
  • Coordinate scheduling activities across regional deployment teams
  • Synchronize vendor delivery schedules with field installation activities
  • Track installation readiness criteria and site-specific dependencies
  • Conduct schedule health assessments and critical path analysis
  • Provide schedule variance analysis and mitigation recommendations
  • Generate weekly and monthly schedule reports for leadership and customers
  • Coordinate schedule integration activities with vendors including RTX and Indra
  • Support FAA coordination meetings involving TechOps and Engineering Services
  • Participate in deployment synchronization reviews
  • Support workforce planning and installation team utilization analysis
  • Forecast staffing requirements based on deployment tempo
  • Monitor concurrency impacts across active sites
  • Support schedule risk identification and mitigation planning
  • Assist in maintaining schedule configuration control
  • Participate in change control boards and program review meetings
  • Support the FAA Radar System Replacement modernization effort under the BNATCS contract

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • One of: Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience; Master's Degree and 10 years of experience; Associate's Degree and 14 years of experience; or High School diploma or equivalent and 16 years of experience
  • Extensive experience in program scheduling or integrated planning
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience supporting large federal programs or aerospace modernization initiatives
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Preferred: experience supporting FAA or national airspace modernization programs
  • Preferred: familiarity with radar systems or aviation infrastructure programs
  • Preferred: knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
  • Preferred: PMP certification or equivalent program management certification
  • Integrated planning and scheduling expertise
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Executive reporting
  • Schedule analytics and forecasting
  • Risk management
  • Team collaboration

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Some telework may be allowed
  • Eligible for overtime depending on position
  • Shift differential depending on position
  • Discretionary bonus depending on position

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Hard Skills
Schedule Logic DevelopmentSchedule Health AssessmentsCritical Path AnalysisSchedule Variance AnalysisForecasting Staffing RequirementsSchedule Configuration ControlEarned Value ManagementSchedule AnalyticsInstallation Readiness TrackingChange Control Participation
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationCross-Functional CoordinationExecutive Reporting
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint
Certifications & Qualifications
PMP Certification
Industry Keywords
FAA CoordinationAerospace ModernizationRadar SystemsNational Airspace ModernizationFederal Programs