Program Scheduler

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Command, Control, Intelligence & Encryption (C2I&E)

Provide Decision Advantage to Mission Partners Around the World

Join us in our mission to provide the world's military members with the latest, most customizable solutions and capabilities, enabling mission success anywhere around the globe. At Ultra Intelligence and Communications (I&C), we provide critical, tactical capabilities to enhance and accelerate decision-making in the most challenging environments. By joining us, you will experience unrivaled opportunities for growth and innovation and be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that pushes boundaries and drives meaningful change in intelligence and communications.

Command, Control, Intelligence, and Encryption (C2I&E)

By joining our Command, Control, Intelligence, and Encryption (C2I&E) business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment.

Job Description

Ultra I&C is growing and looking for an experienced Program Scheduler to support our Program Management and Engineering teams on complex, high-dollar programs. This role will be integral in driving schedule fidelity, supporting Agile and software-centric projects, and ensuring programs exceeding $50M in scope stay on track and deliver value. This role is essential to our Earned Value Management (EVM) execution.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Program Managers and technical leads to build, manage, and maintain detailed, resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in support of large government contracts.
• Ensure schedules reflect Agile software development cycles and integrate hardware, systems, and test timelines into a cohesive program plan.
• Perform in-depth analysis including schedule health metrics, critical path, variance analysis, resource constraints, and what-if scenarios.
• Support development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Control Account Plans (CAPs), and related planning artifacts in accordance with EVM standards.
• Monitor, update, and report on schedule performance using earned value techniques and participate in monthly variance analysis and reporting cycles.
• Interface with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Contracts, and Finance to validate dependencies, inputs, and updates.
• Serve as subject matter expert for scheduling discipline—challenge assumptions, identify risks, propose schedule improvements, and communicate impact to stakeholders.
• Support internal reviews and formal customer-facing meetings by preparing schedule data, tailored reports, and visualizations.
• Other duties as charged.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field.
• US Citizenship is required to obtain a US Government Security Clearance and to access facilities required to perform work.
• Minimum 8 years of program scheduling experience, including Agile software development environments.
• Proven experience on programs valued at $50M .
• Strong working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and scheduling compliance standards.
• Experience with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Open Plan, or others—tool-agnostic mindset is acceptable.
• Demonstrated ability to drive schedule quality and transparency in large, matrixed defense program teams.
  
  

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with DCMA 14-point schedule assessments or similar schedule health metrics.
• Experience developing schedules for integrated hardware-software systems within defense or aerospace.
• Background working in a hybrid Agile/Waterfall or fully Agile environment.
• Experience with customer oversight or audits on IMS/EVM practices.
  
  

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Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

• Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus – Performance Related
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays
• Early finish on Friday
• 401K w/ company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Student Loan Assistance Program
• Array of voluntary benefit offerings
  
  

Ultra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected state or federal classes.

We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process, email careers@ultra-ic.com."