Program Scheduler

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Program Scheduler in Fort Worth, Texas for a one-year contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This role provides planning and scheduling support across multiple mission requirements and locations, with a focus on integrated master schedule development, proposal support, and program performance analysis. The position works across engineering, procurement, contracts, business management, and production teams to help manage schedule performance, contractual impacts, and program execution.Required Skills5+ years of experience working on Engineering Manufacturing and Development programs5+ years of experience with Critical Path methodology5+ years of experience with Deltek Open Plan Scheduling Tool5+ years of experience with Earned Value ManagementDemonstrated experience with IPMDAR5+ years of experience with Milestones Professional softwareExperience with schedule control processes, proposal development, internal and external audits, and project management integrationExperience providing risk and opportunity analysis inputStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to prepare status reports, metrics, and presentationsDemonstrated hands-on program planning and scheduling experienceAbility to work as a self-starter in a team environmentPreferred SkillsExperience working independently across technical teams while developing a basic understanding of the technical productExperience with capture, research and development, and production scheduling requirementsExperience understanding dependencies between functionsWhat You'll DoProvide planning and scheduling support for multiple mission requirements across locationsAssist in development and maintenance of components of the Program Integrated Master ScheduleSupport proposal schedule development and statement of work and basis of estimate activitiesAdvise program management when contractual impacts are expected or when critical events occurIdentify factors that may affect delivery or costEnsure communication and cross-coordination with integrated product teamsApply Critical Path methodology to schedule network development and analysisSupport development and refinement of earned value management knowledge and executionWork across engineering, procurement, contracts, business management, and production organizationsPrepare status reports, metrics, and presentations as requiredJob ID: 21253Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.