Program Scheduler, Ultra

• 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

Desirable

• 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
• 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