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CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Program Scheduler to support the development and delivery 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.
In this role, you will own integrated master schedule development, schedule baselines, and planning methodologies for complex programs. You will evaluate program scope, work breakdown structures, resource requirements, milestones, and dependencies to create executable schedules. Key responsibilities include conducting schedule planning meetings, baseline reviews, and updates throughout the program lifecycle; leading integrated schedule management across multiple functional organizations; evaluating schedule performance, critical path activities, variances, and forecasting; and validating schedule integrity through health assessments and recovery planning.
You will coordinate closely with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, contracts, and production teams. You will develop schedule reports, milestone charts, executive dashboards, metrics, and performance analyses to support program reviews and business decisions. You will manage scheduling documentation, baselines, change records, and forecasting data. Additionally, you will identify and drive improvements to scheduling processes, accuracy, forecasting effectiveness, and cross-functional coordination.
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.
