Leidos
Senior Lead Program Scheduler – Strategic Manufacturing Programs
Leidos, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811
Overview
Description Leidos is seeking an accomplished
Senior Lead Program Scheduler
to provide strategic scheduling leadership on high-priority U.S. Government manufacturing and production programs. This is not a routine scheduling role—it is a
senior leadership position
that will directly influence program execution, delivery, and business outcomes across a portfolio of complex defense programs. You will be the
chief scheduling authority
for mission-critical programs, trusted by senior leadership to anticipate risks, drive solutions, and ensure alignment between technical execution, resources, and program objectives. This highly visible role is ideal for a senior scheduling professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments and seeks to apply their expertise to programs that directly support national defense. The Senior Lead Program Scheduler will be an integral part of the larger enterprise-wide Leidos Corporate Earned Value Management (EVM) Center of Excellence (COE). The Leidos Corporate EVM COE is a team-leading and executing the core responsibilities of scheduling, planning, EVMS, the associated infrastructure and tools, implementations, training, and surveillance for Leidos. Key Responsibilities
Serve as the
primary scheduling leader and advisor
for major defense manufacturing contracts, shaping program strategies through advanced scheduling practices. Partner with executive leadership, program managers, CAMs, and manufacturing leads to influence decision-making and optimizing program performance. Build and maintain complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) compliant with EIA-748 standards and industry best practices (PASEG, NDIA). Drive the integration of technical, cost, and resource baselines to establish accurate forecasts, estimates-to-complete (ETC), and actionable insights for leadership. Lead the Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA/Monte Carlo) to quantify risk exposure and create actionable mitigation strategies. Present schedule insights, risks, and “what-if” scenarios to senior program and customer stakeholders, often shaping contract execution strategies. Ensure program scheduling rigor, governance, and compliance across multiple high-visibility contracts. Provide subject-matter expertise to the Earned Value Management (EVM) Center of Excellence, setting standards and mentoring less experienced schedulers. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of progressive Aerospace & Defense scheduling leadership. Additional years of relevant program scheduling experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Recognized expertise in programmatic scheduling and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, with proven success leading schedule management on large, complex programs. Advanced mastery of Microsoft Project and scheduling analytics. U.S. citizenship is required with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Extensive experience in manufacturing, production, or prototyping environments with a deep understanding of shop floor integration into enterprise schedules. Strong command of advanced scheduling practices, including:
14-Point Analysis and schedule health assessments Critical Path Method (CPM) and float management Schedule execution metrics (BEI, CEI, CPLI, SV, SPI, etc.) Resource loading, management, and alignment with cost baselines Schedule risk modeling and Monte Carlo simulations Baseline change control governance
Preferred Qualifications
Structured Solutions Inc. (SSI) tools for Microsoft Project PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification Milestones Professional experience Proficiency in MS Project macros and custom reporting Why This Role
Executive Visibility: You’ll work side by side with program leadership and government stakeholders, influencing strategies that shape delivery of mission-critical systems. Impact: Your expertise will directly improve production execution, cost control, and schedule performance on programs central to national defense. Professional Growth: Join Leidos’ EVM Center of Excellence, a corporate-level team recognized across the enterprise for setting scheduling and EVMS standards. Compensation & Recognition: This is a senior-level leadership role with compensation structured to attract and retain top talent in the industry. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We\'re not hiring followers. We\'re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We\'re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting
September 17, 2025 Pay Range
Pay Range $101,400.00 - $183,300.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Description Leidos is seeking an accomplished
Senior Lead Program Scheduler
to provide strategic scheduling leadership on high-priority U.S. Government manufacturing and production programs. This is not a routine scheduling role—it is a
senior leadership position
that will directly influence program execution, delivery, and business outcomes across a portfolio of complex defense programs. You will be the
chief scheduling authority
for mission-critical programs, trusted by senior leadership to anticipate risks, drive solutions, and ensure alignment between technical execution, resources, and program objectives. This highly visible role is ideal for a senior scheduling professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments and seeks to apply their expertise to programs that directly support national defense. The Senior Lead Program Scheduler will be an integral part of the larger enterprise-wide Leidos Corporate Earned Value Management (EVM) Center of Excellence (COE). The Leidos Corporate EVM COE is a team-leading and executing the core responsibilities of scheduling, planning, EVMS, the associated infrastructure and tools, implementations, training, and surveillance for Leidos. Key Responsibilities
Serve as the
primary scheduling leader and advisor
for major defense manufacturing contracts, shaping program strategies through advanced scheduling practices. Partner with executive leadership, program managers, CAMs, and manufacturing leads to influence decision-making and optimizing program performance. Build and maintain complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) compliant with EIA-748 standards and industry best practices (PASEG, NDIA). Drive the integration of technical, cost, and resource baselines to establish accurate forecasts, estimates-to-complete (ETC), and actionable insights for leadership. Lead the Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA/Monte Carlo) to quantify risk exposure and create actionable mitigation strategies. Present schedule insights, risks, and “what-if” scenarios to senior program and customer stakeholders, often shaping contract execution strategies. Ensure program scheduling rigor, governance, and compliance across multiple high-visibility contracts. Provide subject-matter expertise to the Earned Value Management (EVM) Center of Excellence, setting standards and mentoring less experienced schedulers. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of progressive Aerospace & Defense scheduling leadership. Additional years of relevant program scheduling experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Recognized expertise in programmatic scheduling and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, with proven success leading schedule management on large, complex programs. Advanced mastery of Microsoft Project and scheduling analytics. U.S. citizenship is required with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Extensive experience in manufacturing, production, or prototyping environments with a deep understanding of shop floor integration into enterprise schedules. Strong command of advanced scheduling practices, including:
14-Point Analysis and schedule health assessments Critical Path Method (CPM) and float management Schedule execution metrics (BEI, CEI, CPLI, SV, SPI, etc.) Resource loading, management, and alignment with cost baselines Schedule risk modeling and Monte Carlo simulations Baseline change control governance
Preferred Qualifications
Structured Solutions Inc. (SSI) tools for Microsoft Project PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification Milestones Professional experience Proficiency in MS Project macros and custom reporting Why This Role
Executive Visibility: You’ll work side by side with program leadership and government stakeholders, influencing strategies that shape delivery of mission-critical systems. Impact: Your expertise will directly improve production execution, cost control, and schedule performance on programs central to national defense. Professional Growth: Join Leidos’ EVM Center of Excellence, a corporate-level team recognized across the enterprise for setting scheduling and EVMS standards. Compensation & Recognition: This is a senior-level leadership role with compensation structured to attract and retain top talent in the industry. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We\'re not hiring followers. We\'re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We\'re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting
September 17, 2025 Pay Range
Pay Range $101,400.00 - $183,300.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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