Master Planner

Program Planner / Scheduler (Onsite - Marietta, GA)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Program Planner / Scheduler to support multiple mission requirements across various locations. This role focuses on developing, maintaining, and analyzing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) while supporting program execution, proposal development, and cross-functional coordination.

This is a fully onsite role in Marietta, GA (minimum 4 days/week) . Candidates must be comfortable with this requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) across programs
• Support proposal schedule development , Statement of Work (SOW), and Basis of Estimate (BOE) activities
• Apply Critical Path Methodology (CPM) for schedule development and network analysis
• Analyze schedule performance and provide risk and opportunity assessments
• Advise Program Management on schedule impacts, critical events, and cost/delivery risks
• Ensure cross-functional coordination with Engineering, Procurement, Contracts, Production, and Business teams
• Support internal and external audits , schedule control processes, and project integration activities
• Prepare and deliver status reports, metrics, and executive-level presentations
• Build schedules from cradle-to-grave (SOW to completion)

Basic Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Proficiency in Deltek Open Plan (primary scheduling tool)
• Experience with Microsoft Project (secondary tool)
• Experience using Milestones Professional
• Proven experience creating and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
• Experience in proposal schedule development
• Full lifecycle scheduling experience ( cradle-to-grave schedule ownership )
• Experience in schedule control processes, audits, and project integration
• Ability to perform risk and opportunity analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working independently with technical engineering teams
• Understanding of technical product development lifecycle
• Experience with Capture, R&D, and Production Scheduling
• Knowledge of dependencies between functional teams
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Required Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
• Self-starter with strong organizational and analytical abilities
• Experience delivering reports, metrics, and presentations