Master Scheduler

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. • Crane, IN • 4d ago

Job Descriptions:

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the integrated master schedule (IMS) to ensure on-time delivery of MSI's programs, proto@types, and production units. This role coordinates cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Test to convert customer demand and program requirements into an accurate, achievable, and fully resource-loaded schedule.

This position establishes schedule governance, collects real-time status from shop-floor teams, ensures constraints are visible, resolves conflicts, and drives accountability to execution milestones. The Master Scheduler will own MS Project schedule revision control, lead weekly schedule reviews, support MRP/ERP alignment (Costpoint), and serve as the central point for communicating schedule risk and recovery actions to leadership.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Own and maintain the Program Master Schedule, ensuring traceability between Summary, Intermediate, and Detailed schedules

Lead schedule planning, baseline initialization, baseline change control, and support IBR/SRA program reviews

Perform schedule health assessments (DCMA 14 point compliance or equivalent), and prepare Earned Value lite scheduling inputs.

Partner with Product Teams, CAMs, Engineering Leads, and Mission Leads to ensure accurate resource loading, PMT assignment, and work-package planning.

Interface with MACH TB 2.0 leadership, including Program Director, Deputy Program Director, and Chief Engineer

Other Job Functions:

Lead and mentor multiple schedulers supporting MACH?TB 2.0, ensuring consistent scheduling standards across all mission threads.

Establish scheduling processes, review work products of other schedulers, and provide corrective guidance.

Coordinate across MACH?TB partners, subcontractors, and functional groups to ensure schedule alignment.

Support cross?program synchronization efforts, such as MACH?TB International Team and Financial Planning Tag?ups

Required Experience:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

10+ years of DoD program scheduling experience.

Expertise in MS Project

Strong proficiency in schedule analysis, critical path analysis, and resource loaded schedules.

Ability to lead teams, influence without authority, and manage multiple schedulers in a matrixed environment.

Excellent communication and coordination skills across engineering, PMO, subcontractors, and government customers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Office and manufacturing shop-floor environment with routine interaction across engineering, supply chain, operations, and quality teams.

May be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, and chemicals (within OSHA limits).

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods (8-9 hours typical).

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs per TDI safety guidelines.

Ability to work at a computer workstation for long durations.

Occasional travel (0-10%) to suppliers or corporate sites.

LOCATIONS:

Crane, IN

Huntsville, AL

Remote

Keyword: Master Scheduler

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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From: Kratos Defense

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