Program Scheduler

The Program Scheduler will be responsible for implementing scheduling best practices for program planning. This position will be responsible for creating, executing, and monitoring a dynamic Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). This position will work closely within a team which includes program management, finance, inventory and technical.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare, maintain, and analyze an IMS for Kratos SRE Engineering Technical Services.
• Experience with activities related to planning and/or scheduling.
• Strong communication, organization, planning, and project management skills
• Develop, maintain, and improve scheduling tools and processes that identify, analyze, and brief potential schedule constraints.
• Evaluate schedules and shares forecast assumptions and impacts to critical milestones with various customers.
• Coordinate with internal and external machine shops, internal laboratories, business partners and vendors.
• De-conflict and setting priorities by working with leadership, engineers, machinist, and lab technicians.
• Establish Earned Value Management (EVM) practices to support management decisions.

Other Job Functions

• Apply basic and advanced skills in procedures, techniques, tools, software and/or equipment appropriate to area of specialization.
• Work semi-independently with managerial guidance to accomplish tasks.
• Develop a scheduling methodology for our unique business.
• Develop and maintain scheduling and operational performance metrics.
• Perform other duties as may be required by manager.
• Experience in developing or maintaining resource-loaded schedules.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Attention to Detail -Ensures details of assigned tasks are followed.
• Attendance / Punctuality -Is consistently at work and on time.
• Planning and Organization -Systematically identifies issues to be addressed and plans a course of action for self to ensure the accomplishment of specific objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance at a level equivalent to Department of Defense (DOD) SECRET
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or other related business discipline; or equivalent experience
• Expertise in Microsoft Office products, to include MS Project
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Very good interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management training
• Production and Inventory Management training
• Scheduling experience in the manufacturing, logistics, or service sector
• Experience using Microsoft Power Bi

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position involves work in an office and laboratory environment and could require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including:

Safety glasses

Hearing protection (varies based on tasks)

Composite toe safety shoes

Physical Demands

In performing the work for this position, the supervisor must be able to:

Work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time.

Climb ladders and stairs in performing the work.

Walk for reasonable distances.

Lift/carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Travel

Up to 10% may be required with occasional overnight stays.