Leidos is seeking an accomplished Senior Program Scheduler to provide strategic scheduling leadership within our Space Business Area. In this dynamic role, you will serve as the lead scheduling authority for the Starlab Space Station AIT, Phase 2 program, where the Leidos team eidos will perform all system-level assembly, integration and testing of the Starlab Space Station which replaces the International Space Station (ISS). You will be entrusted by program leadership to develop and manage the Integrated Master Schedule, drive effective scheduling solutions, and maintain alignment among technical execution, resources, risks, and overall program objectives. This role is ideal for a senior scheduling professional who excels in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and wants to apply their expertise to a program directly supporting NASA.

The Senior 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, shaping program strategies through advanced scheduling practices.
• Implement program scheduling business rhythms & controls.
• Partner with program managers, IPT Leads, and technical staff to influence decision-making and optimizing program performance.
• Build and maintain complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in Microsoft Project, compliant with EIA-748 standards and industry best practices (PASEG, NDIA).
• Lead the Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) 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.
• Develop scheduling artifacts to meet contractual/project requirements.
• Significant interface with NASA customer

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of progressive Aerospace & Defense scheduling experience (or equivalent experience in lieu of degree).
• Recognized 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.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite in Huntsville Alabama.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• 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.)
  • Schedule risk modeling and Monte Carlo simulations
  • Baseline change control governance

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing/Production Knowledge/Experience
• Intermediate to advanced expertise using Structured Solutions Inc. (SSI) Tools for Microsoft Project
• PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification
• Proficiency in MS Project macros and custom reporting

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Original Posting:

January 30, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

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.