Senior Strategic Scheduler

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Senior Scheduler - MILSATCOM Systems Engineering

LOCATION: El Segundo CA

JOB STATUS: Full Time | On-Site

SALARY: $160,000 – $200,000

CLEARANCE: Secret  

Join the Astrion MILSATCOM Systems Engineering team and play a critical role in defining the next generation of secure space communication systems for the U.S. Space Force. This position supports Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities for the Space Systems Command (SSC) , delivering protected, survivable global communications to the nation’s warfighters.

In this role, you will manage and integrate program schedules across space and ground systems , ensuring program milestones are achieved on time. You will collaborate closely with IPTs, contractors, government partners, and senior leadership in a fast-paced, highly technical environment .

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance .
• 10+ years of program scheduling experience .
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Full Monte, and Milestones Professional .
• Knowledge of DCMA 32 guidelines and scheduling best practices.
• Strong background in schedule integration, critical path management, and risk analysis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS 

• Bachelor’s degree.
• PMI-SP or PMP certification (or eligibility to pursue).
• Aerospace/defense industry experience, preferably in DoD space programs or SE&I environments .

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) , consolidating inputs from multiple teams and subcontractors.
• Analyze program health, maintain critical path schedules, and produce summary-level one-pagers.
• Lead monthly schedule reviews and customer briefings for executive and government stakeholders.
• Deliver IMS and documentation through the IPMR process (DI-MGMT-81661).
• Conduct schedule risk assessments (SRA) and integrate subcontractor schedules.

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