Master Scheduler Job Listing at SAIC in San Diego, CA (Job ID 2615301)

Description

Description

  The Master Scheduler will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in support of a system modification and upgrade program. This effort involves the integration of new hardware and software components into an existing receiver system. The Master Scheduler will work closely with program management, systems engineering, hardware/software development teams, and government stakeholders to ensure schedule integrity, identify critical path activities, and support program execution in accordance with DoD, Navy, and Air Force acquisition policies and procedures.

This role is a fully ON-SITE role in San Diego, CA with 10% travel involved

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, baseline, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Integrated Master Plan (IMP) in accordance with DoD scheduling best practices and DCSA/DCMA guidelines
• Coordinate with all functional leads (Systems Engineering, Hardware, Software, Integration & Test, Logistics) to capture and sequence all program activities
• Manage schedule integration for new hardware and software development activities being incorporated into an existing receiver system
• Identify and track the Critical Path and Near-Critical Path activities; provide schedule risk assessments and mitigation recommendations
• Conduct regular schedule status updates, variance analysis, and schedule health assessments
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and integration with the program's cost baseline (if applicable)
• Prepare and present schedule briefings for internal program reviews (IPRs), customer reviews, and milestone decision reviews
• Coordinate with government counterparts to ensure schedule alignment with Navy and Air Force program office requirements and reporting timelines
• Identify schedule risks and opportunities; maintain a Schedule Risk Register and support quantitative schedule risk analysis (QSRA) as required
• Ensure schedule compliance with applicable DoD 5000-series acquisition policies, Navy NAVSEAINST/NAVAIRINST, and Air Force AFI/AFPD program management directives
• Support Change Control Board (CCB) activities by assessing schedule impacts of proposed changes
• Maintain schedule configuration control and version management

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field and ten (10) years or more of related experience; Years of experience in lieu of degree to be taken into consideration.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have an Active Secret clearance to start
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance
• 6+ years of experience as a Master Scheduler or Integrated Master Scheduler on DoD programs
• Demonstrated experience supporting system modification, integration, or upgrade programs involving hardware and software development
• Experience supporting Navy and/or Air Force programs with knowledge of applicable acquisition processes and reporting requirements
• JIRA/MS Project – Proficient in using JIRA for tracking software development tasks, sprints, and linking agile activities to the master schedule, and MS Project for IMS development, resource loading, and critical path analysis

 

DoD / Government Knowledge

• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition lifecycle (DoDI 5000.02 / 5000.85)
• Familiarity with Navy program management processes (NAVSEAINST, NAVAIRINST, PEO structures)
• Familiarity with Air Force program management processes (AFI 63-101/20-101, AFPD 63-1)
• Knowledge of DCMA scheduling guidelines and IMS/IMP best practices
• Understanding of MIL-STD and system integration requirements as they relate to scheduling

 

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with Agile/Hybrid program scheduling (linking JIRA sprints to IMS milestones)
• Experience with QSRA (Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis) using tools such as Acumen Fuse or Oracle Risk Analysis
• Prior experience on receiver system modifications or similar RF/communications system upgrades
• Familiarity with system level reviews or equivalents, i.e.; SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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