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Senior Specialist, Program Scheduler

Salt Lake City, Utah; Carlsbad, California; Melbourne, Florida
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

L3Harris is looking for an experienced Program Planner/Scheduler who will be part of the Program Planning and Scheduling Department supporting various programs.  Success in this role requires in-depth knowledge of Program Life Cycles to develop networked models in Microsoft Project Server from requirements documentation, bases of estimates, and execution team inputs. Duties include the development and maintenance of complex resource loaded program schedules to support Critical Path analysis and the Earned Value Management System and supporting Program Management required analysis and reporting.  This individual will interface with all elements of the program team to develop Integrated Master Schedules, complete regular maintenance of the schedule, and provide analysis and reports as needed to support Program Management and Leadership decision making.

Essential Functions:

  • Utilize standard industry tools and techniques for the creation of Integrated Master Schedules that will reflect the technical approach and execution plan, contract Statement of Work and data requirements, critical materials detail, traceability to the work breakdown structure, resource loading traceable to BOEs, and enable the capability to perform critical path analysis for complex development and production programs, with the primary tool being Microsoft Project Server.
  • Analyze and review subcontractor schedules and integrate them as subordinate schedules into the IMS.
  • Analyze schedule for project critical path and advise management of changes to the critical path and projected milestone achievement performance.
  • Coordinate with Control Account Managers (CAM) and cross functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) members in the development, maintenance, and analysis of the schedule data that reflects their work scope.
  • Obtain and analyze data and status from affected organizations to prepare, update, and disseminate periodic project status reports.
  • Perform analysis of IMS for performance to plan variance and support corrective action to improve scheduling and planning processes.
  • Work within a team environment to provide insights into program scheduling trends and best practices to assist program teams with formulating achievable program schedules.
  • Perform Monte Carlo Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) on key programs as part of standard work.

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience (In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience)
  • Experience with industry standards (ANSI-748C), DoD EVMS Guidelines, Integrated Product & Process Development (IPPD), and Integrated Program Management Data & Analysis Report (IPMDAR).

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Significant experience with MS Project and/or MS Project Server.
  • Prior Experience in engineering and operations/manufacturing environment.
  • Military contractor / Aerospace & Defense industry background.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of engineering processes, principles, and practice.
  • Knowledge of risk management concepts and risk analysis related to master schedules.
  • The ability to communicate well, both verbally and written.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California,

Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $82,500 - $153,000.

 The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New

York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $71,5000 - $132,500. This is not a guarantee of

compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to

experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and

disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave,

paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee

may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining

agreements

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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