Program Scheduler

Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)

Experience: 5+years of experience

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree inBusiness Administration, Engineering,Financeor related field

Compensation: $100,000-$140,000 depending on experience

Who We Are

nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation's leading developers of Directed Energy systems, which is a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense.Our High Energy Laser (HEL) systems, Adaptive Optical (AO) systems, and Acquisition / Pointing / Tracking (APT) solutions are designed to overcome the most difficult challenges facing the deployment of high energy laser solutions to the United States military and our allies.Located in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a vertically integrated business thatleveragesinternal capabilities - from semiconductor device through target identification - to develop systems that are both high-performance and cost-effective.We continue to invest in capabilities,facilitiesand technology to bring leading edge HEL solutions to the warfighter. This isa great opportunityto work at a company that is on the leading edge of the HEL industry and provides a culture of excellence and commitment to delivering solutions to the warfighter and our country.

Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

Summary:

nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems is seeking a mid-level Project/Program Scheduler with 5+ years of experience to support complex development and production programs within the Finance organization. This role is responsible for the end-to-end development, integration, maintenance, and analysis of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), ensuring alignment across program scope, technical execution, resource planning, and financial performance. The Project/Program Scheduler will serve as a key partner to Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Finance, providing actionable scheduling insights to support decision-making and successful program execution. Responsibilities include ownership of schedule baseline integrity, critical path and variance analysis, earned value integration, and forecasting to proactively identify risks, opportunities, and performance trends, as well as supporting proposal efforts, Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), and schedule compliance with internal standards and customer requirements.

All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance.Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: review this information before applying.

Responsibilities:

• Develop,maintain, and communicate Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) based on program contracts, statements of work (SOW), and requirements
• Perform critical path, variance, and trend analysis;provideactionable insights and look-ahead reporting
• Prepare and present internal and customer-facing schedule reports, including status, risks, and performance metrics (SPI/CPI)
• Partner with Program Management, CAMs, IPT Leads, Engineering, and Operations to align schedules with scope, resources, and execution plans
• Ensuretimelyandaccurateschedule updates;maintainbaseline integrity through formal change control processes
• Support schedule recovery planning and "what-if" scenario analysis to address risks and opportunities
• Integrate schedule activities with cost, Earned Value Management (EVM), and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Support new business proposals and Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), including development of compliant schedules
• Collaborate with supply chain and material planning to incorporate material and subcontractor requirements
• Conduct schedule audits to ensure compliance with company standards and industry best practices
• Develop andmaintainscheduling processes, tools, and reporting standards (primarily in Microsoft Project)
• Provide regular updates to leadership andmaintainstrong cross-functional relationships

Required Experience / Capability:

• Commitment to Excellence.Attention to Detail.Pride in Workmanship.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 5 years ofdirectly relatedexperience in program/project scheduling
• Strong experience with Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS) and schedule management
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Project (including resource management) and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), including SPI/CPI metrics
• Demonstrated ability to integrate cost and schedule data within a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Knowledge of engineering and manufacturing program lifecycles
• Experience supportingdefensedevelopment programs
• Familiarity with industry scheduling standards (e.g., DCMA 14-point assessment)

Benefits Summary:

• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 11 paid Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Health (ACA Gold Plan),Visionand Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
• Paid Family Leave,Short and Long TermDisability paid by employer 100%
• Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at[emailprotected].