Senior Strategic Scheduler

Senior Scheduler - MILSATCOM Systems Engineering

Location: El Segundo CA

Compensation: $160,000 - $200,000 (California; based on experience)

Clearance: Secret clearance

Join the Astrion MILSATCOM Systems Engineering team and play a critical role in defining the next generation of secure space communication systems for the U.S. Space Force. This position supports Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities for the Space Systems Command (SSC), delivering protected, survivable global communications to the nation's warfighters.

In this role, you will manage and integrate program schedules across space and ground systems, ensuring program milestones are achieved on time. You will collaborate closely with IPTs, contractors, government partners, and senior leadership in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), consolidating inputs from multiple teams and subcontractors.
• Analyze program health, maintain critical path schedules, and produce summary-level one-pagers.
• Lead monthly schedule reviews and customer briefings for executive and government stakeholders.
• Deliver IMS and documentation through the IPMR process (DI-MGMT-81661).
• Conduct schedule risk assessments (SRA) and integrate subcontractor schedules.

Work Environment:

• On-site in a secure facility (minimal travel).
• Standard working hours.

Qualifications (Required):

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• 10+ years of program scheduling experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Full Monte, and Milestones Professional.
• Knowledge of DCMA 32 guidelines and scheduling best practices.
• Strong background in schedule integration, critical path management, and risk analysis.

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree.
• PMI-SP or PMP certification (or eligibility to pursue).
• Aerospace/defense industry experience, preferably in DoD space programs or SE&I environments.

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