Description
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.
What We Offer
- Competitive salaries
- Continuing education assistance
- Professional development
- Multiple healthcare benefits package options
- 401K with employer matching
- Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
Who We Are
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Be the Difference
Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation’s Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!
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