Hiring: Program Master Scheduler Company: Leonardo DRS Location: Germantown, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 14:22:41 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Defense Industry, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Program Management, Project Management About the job Experience: •8+ years of program planning and scheduling experience Required Skills: •This is an excellent opportunity for a scheduling professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, partnering across functions, and turning complex program data into clear, actionable plans that support business and customer success. •Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules for major and strategic programs •Support program execution by tracking milestones, dependencies, critical path, and schedule performance •Partner with Program Management, Project Management, Finance, and cross-functional teams to ensure plans are executable and aligned with cost, schedule, and technical requirements •Actively facilitate and support development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), resource-loaded schedules, and program planning inputs •Analyze schedule trends, variances, and earned value performance, and provide regular status updates and reporting •Identify schedule risks and support recovery planning and mitigation strategies •Review proposed changes and assess schedule impacts related to design, subcontractor, and vendor activities Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience •Production environment experience is preferred •Strong experience developing and managing schedules using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools •Demonstrated knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM/EVMS) •Strong schedule analysis and critical path analysis experience •Operational familiarity with PMI principles and project scheduling best practices •Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint •Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills •Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only Compensation: •$101,098 - $131,427 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!