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Master Planner II

BAE Systems

Westminster, CO · HybridFull-time$67–115K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$67–115K/yr
Location
Westminster, COHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Master Planner/Scheduler at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems develops multi-year production plans and supports Production Centers with standard and custom reporting. The role coordinates with program teams and production staff to maintain schedules, analyze performance and variances, and support forecasting and prioritization. It is based at the Colorado location and requires regular on-site work three or more days each normally scheduled week.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft ProjectPrimavera P6Earned Value ManagementProduction PlanningProduction Center Execution

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience2+ Years Related Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

Working as a Master Planner/Scheduler at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high-tech team of people developing innovative products for the Aerospace and Defense industry. You will be responsible for developing a multi-year plan that the team must follow to produce the customer deliverable. You will support the Production Centers with development of standard reports and custom reports as needed. This position will be at our Colorado location.

The Finance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers the expertise and business acumen to increase value across the enterprise by providing actionable information with recommendations and opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.

What You ll Do:

  • Support weekly Production Center Management presentation and Metric development using schedule data.

  • Work with the Control Account Managers (CAM) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to determine resource needs to support the work.

  • Coordinate with program planning counterpart in the development and implementation of the program baseline to meet the Earned Value Management System Description requirements.

  • Work with CAMs to ensure schedule updates are entered into the production Schedules as provided.

  • Work with Technicians, Responsible Engineers, and the Manufacturing Engineers on the production floor to ensure scheduled work for Programs is being communicated effectively.

  • Develop production-based calendars using schedule data that can be utilized for on the floor forecasting, capacity, and priority decision making provide the program with primary and secondary critical path analysis, variance to baseline analysis, and look-ahead reporting.

  • Be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and interpreting trends or patterns in production schedules.

  • Maintain the integrity of production schedules for audit purposes.

  • Work with management to prioritize business and information needs.

  • Work with management to assist in locating and defining new process improvement opportunities.

  • Monitor actual output versus the Program Production Plan. Identify gaps and drive solutions, including a metric on production performance to the requested production schedule.

  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

  • Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

  • Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor s degree plus 2 or more years related experience.

  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

  • Experienced using Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook).

  • Experienced using Microsoft Project 2019 or later, or Primavera P6.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Understanding of and experience in working with EVMS.

  • Working knowledge of Production Center execution and planning.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $67406 - $114590

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Master Planner II

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,131 open Scheduler jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$67–115K/yr
  • US median$76–159K/yr557 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $91K, is 23% below the US median midpoint ($118K) — in the lowest quarter of Scheduler salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 26 open Scheduler jobs in Colorado and 1,131 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Scheduler postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 918 postings).
Education
527 of the 1,131 open Scheduler jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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