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Program Scheduler (NASHVILLE)

L3Harris Technologies · Nashville, TN, USA ·

Job type:
Contract

Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Specialist, Program Scheduler
We are seeking a Program Planning & Scheduling Analyst to support the development, maintenance, and analysis of complex program schedules. This role is responsible for creating and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), supporting resource loading and Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis, and helping refine planning and scheduling processes for greater standardization and enterprise-wide resource visibility.
The ideal candidate will work closely with Program Management, Control Account Managers (CAMs), Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure schedules are integrated, maintained, and used effectively as predictive management tools across development and production programs.

Develop, maintain, and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for assigned programs and projects.
Integrate program schedules across cross-functional teams, including finance, engineering, materials, manufacturing, and quality.
Support the Program Management Office in developing standardized scheduling tools, techniques, and processes.
Build and maintain schedules aligned to Statements of Work (SOW) and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
Perform schedule analysis, including:
Critical path analysis
Schedule variance analysis
Network logic validation
Resource loading analysis
Apply project management methods such as Gantt charts, PERT charts, milestone tracking, and Earned Value Management (EVM) to measure progress and identify performance issues.
Conduct Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) on key programs.
Manage risks and opportunities within the IMS and recommend mitigation strategies.
Analyze subcontractor schedules, integrate subordinate schedules into the master schedule, and advise management on critical path changes and milestone impacts.
Support schedule audits and ensure project teams are maintaining schedules in accordance with established standards and procedures.
Review schedule performance-to-plan variances and support corrective actions to improve planning and scheduling processes.
Ensure compliance with internal program procedures and project control system guidelines.
Drive continuous process improvements to support program execution and business goals.
Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of planning/scheduling experience in a DoD environment, or a Master's degree with at least 2 years of related experience.
Critical path analysis
Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA)
Experience with schedule health metrics and analysis, including DCMA 14-point assessment and metrics such as BEI, CPLI, and SPI.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Pivot Tables, and PowerPoint.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Experience in engineering and/or operations/manufacturing environments.
Defense industry or military contractor experience preferred.
Knowledge of Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR) requirements.
Experience integrating subcontractor schedules.
All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.