Senior Integrated Planning & Scheduling Specialist

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Integrated Planning & Scheduling (IP&S) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Integrated Planning and Scheduling Specialist (Level 4) to join our team in Fairfax, VA or Smithfield, PA locations.

This role will be an essential member of the Argon ST team, a division under Electronics & Intelligence Systems. Argon ST is a leading provider of C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance).

We are seeking a motivated career-driven scheduling professional to lead and support scheduling initiatives, including the development and management of program integrated master schedules. To be successful in this role, you will closely collaborate with program, technical and financial leaders and team members to enable data-based decisions that drive the best outcomes. You will also develop proposal plans and schedules, baseline execution schedules, maintain the in-work schedules, perform critical path analysis and what-if planning, and support the delivery of IPMR Format 6 deliverables.

You will participate in all aspects of IP&S activities and execute the following to provide actionable, value-added products to our customers:

• Program Planning – Develop initial planning products (e.g. IMP, WBS, Master Phasing Schedule, High-Level Flows)
• Program Scheduling – Develop and Maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Detailed Scheduling & Change Management – Develop and maintain lower-level schedules.
• Change Integration – Manage baseline and forecast schedule changes
• Project Management – Lead key program initiatives to improve program execution

Position Responsibilities:

• Serve as the schedule lead working with IPTs in developing, integrating, and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) reporting to the Program Management team
• Work closely with Integrated Product Team Leads, IP&S team, and program leadership to ensure alignment and integration of the IMS with other key program plans and schedules such as the Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Master Phasing Plan, Critical Path Analysis, High-Level Flow (HLF) and detailed schedules below the IMS
• Accountable for schedule compliance, assessment of schedule risk, identification of opportunities (including schedule margin planning), and providing robust/actionable performance reporting from the IMS to support and drive program management understanding and action
• Lead integration of supplier and partner plans and schedules into the IMS to ensure the whole team is operating to the same rhythm and priorities
• Model driving program execution through quick turn generation of prospective schedule 
  performance analyses, recovery/alternate scenario planning, and improved schedule visibility/visualization
• Provide training, coaching, mentoring, and leadership to lower-level employees
• Provide subject matter expertise in the development, implementation, and training of processes and tools

This position is required to be onsite. The selected candidate must be able to work at one of the listed locations.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience developing and integrating program-level master schedules
• 3+ years of experience developing and maintaining integrated resource-loaded project schedules, including the use of project management tools and software such as MS Project, Milestones, Primavera, Open Plan Professional, etc.
• 3+ years of experience performing Schedule Executability Risk Assessments and preparing, analyzing and reporting recommendations to Program Senior Leadership re: establishment and management of Schedule Risk Mitigation (i.e., Schedule Margin)
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and relationship management skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience modeling complex development programs including integration of activities across multiple platforms, multiple suppliers, and customer resources
• Experience using Excel
• Experience with products developed using Agile software development practices and familiarity with Tools such as JIRA
• 1+ year of experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) applying Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) requirements
• Project Management Certification (PMP) or experience in PMBOK principles/relevant coursework
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Active Secret/Top Secret clearance preferred.

Travel: Willing to travel up to 10%

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Shift: 1st Shift

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

Fairfax, VA $115,600 - $156,400

Smithfield, PA                $107950 - $146,050

Applications for this position will be accepted until August 14, 2025

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 15, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.