Leidos

Principal Program Scheduler – Indirect Fires & Force Protection

Leidos  •  $105k - $190k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Leidos is seeking an accomplished Principal Program Scheduler to provide strategic scheduling leadership on high-priority U.S. Government manufacturing and production programs. This role will directly influence program execution, delivery, and business outcomes across a portfolio of complex defense programs.

In this dynamic role, you will serve as a principal 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 Principal 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 a scheduling leader and advisor for major defense manufacturing contracts, shaping program strategies through advanced scheduling practices.
  • Partner with program leadership, 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).
  • Provide the “why” - demonstrating the ability to clearly communicate schedule analysis, execution metrics, and overall program understanding through a cost informed scheduling perspective.
  • Drive the integration of technical, cost, and resource baselines to establish accurate forecasts, estimates-to-complete (ETC), and actionable insights for leadership.
  • 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.
  • Develop scheduling artifacts to meet contractual/project requirements.
  • Must be able to collaboratively work onsite at our Huntsville location multiple days per week.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 10 - 12 years of progressive Aerospace & Defense scheduling leadership (or equivalent experience in lieu of 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 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
  • Active DoD Secret clearance.

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Original Posting:

August 10, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $105,300.00 - $190,350.00

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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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.

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Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
1969
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