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CesiumAstro is a developer of advanced communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. The Skylark product line focuses on rapid design, build, and test of cutting-edge active phased array antennas (AESA) for terrestrial and airborne applications, spanning high-power ground terminals for missile defense to commercial airline and helicopter connectivity solutions.
As Senior Program Scheduler, you will own integrated master schedule development, baseline creation, and planning methodologies for complex defense and aerospace programs. You will evaluate program scope, work breakdown structures, resource requirements, milestones, and dependencies to develop executable schedules. Key responsibilities include conducting schedule planning meetings, baseline reviews, and lifecycle updates; leading integrated schedule management across multiple functional organizations; evaluating schedule performance, critical path activities, and variances; validating schedule integrity through health assessments and recovery planning; and coordinating with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, contracts, and production.
You will develop schedule reports, milestone charts, executive dashboards, and performance analyses to support program reviews and business decisions. You will coordinate program reviews, customer meetings, and cross-functional planning activities, providing schedule recommendations and execution guidance. You will manage scheduling documentation, baselines, change records, and forecasting data. Additionally, you will evaluate scheduling processes and standards to identify improvements in schedule accuracy, forecasting effectiveness, reporting efficiency, and cross-functional coordination.
This role requires a collaborative, hands-on approach in a dynamic, cross-functional environment supporting mission-critical aerospace and defense programs.
**REQUIREMENTS:**
- Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, operations management, finance, or related field with 5–8 years of related experience; OR Master's degree with 3–6 years of related experience in program scheduling, project controls, project management, operations, or related discipline.
- Advanced knowledge of program scheduling, integrated master scheduling, and project planning principles.
- Experience developing integrated master schedules, schedule baselines, forecasting models, and schedule performance analyses for complex programs.
- Strong understanding of critical path methodology, schedule risk analysis, earned value concepts, resource planning, and project lifecycle management.
- Experience evaluating schedule performance, identifying schedule risks, and developing recovery strategies.
- Experience leading cross-functional scheduling activities while balancing program priorities, customer milestones, and organizational objectives.
- Sound judgment in leading scheduling activities, resolving complex scheduling challenges, and supporting strategic program decisions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Experience with scheduling and project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Open Plan, or equivalent.
- Experience with data analysis and collaboration tools such as Power BI, SharePoint, Jira, or equivalent.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, or refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State (export control compliance).
