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Master Scheduler - MACH TB

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.

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Crane, IN
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Job overview

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is hiring a Master Scheduler - MACH TB. The Master Scheduler develops, maintains, and optimizes the integrated master schedule for Kratos Defense programs, coordinating with engineering, supply chain, quality, and test teams to ensure on‑time delivery of prototypes and production units while managing schedule governance and risk communication.

Key focus areas include Own and maintain the Program Master Schedule ensuring traceability across schedule levels, Lead schedule planning, baseline initialization, change control, and support program reviews, and Perform schedule health assessments and prepare Earned Value scheduling inputs.

Successful candidates bring 10+ Years DoD Program Scheduling Experience. Important skills include MS Project, Costpoint, Schedule Analysis, Critical Path Analysis, Resource Loaded Schedules, and Earned Value Scheduling.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MS ProjectCostpointSchedule AnalysisCritical Path AnalysisResource Loaded SchedulesEarned Value SchedulingCommunicationCoordinationLeadershipInfluence Without Authority

Qualifications

10+ Years DoD Program Scheduling ExperienceOccasional Travel 0–10%Ability to Lift Up to 40 LbsAbility to Sit or Stand for Extended PeriodsAbility to Work at Computer Workstation for Long Durations

Full job description

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, prototypes, 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

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Keyword: Master Scheduler

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