Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst 3

Engineering

Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst 3 Palmdale, CA Posted: 6/10/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

218494

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

33

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

2

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst 3, in Palmdale, CA. Job ID#218494

Pay Rate: $89 - $94/hr

Job Description:

Prepares, develops and coordinates the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet all program objectives. Ensures major projects and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including finance, engineering, material, manufacturing, and quality. Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts. Utilizes Gantt, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas.

Basic Qualifications for Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst 3, Level 4 experience a plus

Proficiency in Microsoft Project and experience developing/maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).

Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and project management principles.

Preferred Qualifications for Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst 3, Level 4 experience a plus

Previous experience working for an aerospace and defense company.

Experience with specialized tools, including Deltek Cobra and Deltek Acumen Risk. Expert-level MS Project skills and Excel Macro/VBA skills.

Experience with Resource Loaded Schedules (RLS), Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA)

Direct experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and familiarity with DCMA health metrics.

Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) and/or Special Compartmented Information Access (SCI) is frequently required but not needed to start

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Secret

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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