Program Scheduler

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield-find your place in the future of defense.

Mission Solutions

By joining our Mission Solutions business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Program Managers and technical leads to build, manage, and maintain detailed, resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in support of large government contracts.
• Ensure schedules reflect Agile software development cycles and integrate hardware, systems, and test timelines into a cohesive program plan.
• Perform in-depth analysis including schedule health metrics, critical path, variance analysis, resource constraints, and what-if scenarios.
• Support development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Control Account Plans (CAPs), and related planning artifacts in accordance with EVM standards.
• Monitor, update, and report on schedule performance using earned value techniques and participate in monthly variance analysis and reporting cycles.
• Interface with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Contracts, and Finance to validate dependencies, inputs, and updates.
• Serve as subject matter expert for scheduling discipline-challenge assumptions, identify risks, propose schedule improvements, and communicate impact to stakeholders.
• Support internal reviews and formal customer-facing meetings by preparing schedule data, tailored reports, and visualizations.
• Other duties as charged.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field.
• US Citizenship is required to obtain a US Government Security Clearance and to access facilities required to perform work.
• Minimum 8 years of program scheduling experience, including Agile software development environments.
• Proven experience on programs valued at $50M+.
• Strong working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and scheduling compliance standards.
• Experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Open Plan, or others-tool-agnostic mindset is acceptable.
• Demonstrated ability to drive schedule quality and transparency in large, matrixed defense program teams.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Familiarity with DCMA 14-point schedule assessments or similar schedule health metrics.
• Experience developing schedules for integrated hardware-software systems within defense or aerospace.
• Background working in a hybrid Agile/Waterfall or fully Agile environment.
• Experience with customer oversight or audits on IMS/EVM practices.

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Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

• Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus - Performance Related

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays

• Early finish on Friday

• 401K w/ company match

• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

• Student Loan Assistance Program

• Array of voluntary benefit offerings

Ultra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected state or federal classes.

We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process, email careers@ultra-ic.com."