Master Scheduling Analyst III

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and control Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) aligned with the WBS, Control Account structure, and contractual deliverables.
• Apply Critical Path Methodology (CPM), perform schedule integrity checks, and maintain logical network relationships.
• Integrate schedules with cost and risk systems to support full cost-schedule integration and, when required, Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Establish and maintain schedule baselines; support baseline change management and Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).
• Perform schedule performance analysis, including variance analysis, float analysis, critical path identification, metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and trend assessments.
• Support Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Completion (EAC), and forecasting processes in partnership with the Program Controls Analyst.
• Tailor scheduling and planning approaches to suit program type—ranging from highly regulated government programs to agile commercial efforts.
• Support proposal activities by developing proposal-level schedules aligned with technical and cost strategies.

Job requirements

• Three (3+) or more years of experience in project scheduling or program planning within aerospace, defense, or other technically complex environments, supporting diverse program types.
• Bachelor’s degree in Program Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Extensive experience developing and maintaining logic-driven network schedules for complex programs.
• Deep knowledge of Critical Path Methodology (CPM), float analysis, and schedule risk assessment.
• Experience with schedule baseline development and change control processes.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and schedule integration techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project (enterprise scheduling tool) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing program leadership.