Principal Scheduler
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Job Summary
Principal Scheduler
Location: Colorado Springs CO (On-site)
Make a Meaningful Impact with Leidos
At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and talented teams. We empower our people strengthen our communities and operate with integrity and sustainability. Guided by our Mission Vision and Values we are committed to doing whats rightfor our customers our employees and the world around us.
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We are seeking an experiencedPrincipal Scheduler to support the NISSC III program. In this role you will work with systems critical to the Integrated Warning System and national defense priorities. This is a full-time on-site position for a detail-oriented scheduling expert who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about excellence in planning performance management and Earned Value Management (EVM).
This role reports through the Sector Scheduling Manager and aligns with the Leidos Corporate Earned Value Management (EVM) and Controls Center of Excellence (COE) for functional guidance while supporting the program day-to-day.
Primary Responsibilities:
Apply advanced scheduling theory and best practices to develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and related artifacts in compliance with applicable standards and policies
Implement processes to align resource time phasing and planning with the IMS to create an integrated technical schedule and resource/cost baseline and forecast/ETC
Develop and analyze what-if scenarios to inform program leadership and support decision-making
Provide scheduling expertise during new business proposals and capture activities
Serve as a scheduling leader assisting programs with issue identification root cause analysis and resolution
Implement program scheduling business rhythms controls and reporting structures
Develop scheduling artifacts that meet contractual and project requirements
Monitor analyze and report performance against baseline schedules to ensure contractual cost and schedule objectives are met
Participate in program reviews audits and other key meetings
Provide scheduling support to Program Management for internal and external audits reviews and corrective action implementation
Collaborate extensively with Program Managers Contracts Senior Technical Personnel and other stakeholders
Perform additional duties as required to support program success
Required Qualifications:
BachelorsDegree ina related field with 12 years of relevant experience; Additional experience training and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement.
US Citizen; Currently possessing an Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain upon hire.
Advancedexpertisewith Microsoft Project
Strong understanding of programmatic scheduling theory and practice
Required knowledge of program management and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Experience with advanced scheduling concepts including:
Schedule status processes
Schedule health assessment (e.g. DCMA 14-Point Analysis)
Resource loading/management
Cost and schedule integration using OPDEC IPM COBRA or similar EVM tools
Baseline change control processes
Schedule execution metrics (BEI CEI CPLI SV SPI etc.)
Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA)/Monte Carlo Analysis and tools
Critical Path Method (CPM) and Margin/Float management
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in related field with 10 years of experience
Active DoDSecretclearance
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate and advocate discipline-related knowledge services and programs
Intermediate to advanced expertise with Structured Solutions Inc. (SSI) Tools for Microsoft Project
PMP or Scheduling Professional (SP) certification
Experience with Milestones Professional
Strong skills with MS Project including macros
Experience with MS Project Web App (PWA)
Experience with Power BI
Proven experience delivering projects on time and within budget with strong knowledge of Agile Scrum and Waterfall methodologies
Understanding of technical concepts related to software development engineering and networking
Experience with NISSC or other Air Force programs
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Original Posting:
April 10 2026For 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 $105300.00 - $190350.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.