Dynetics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, is seeking a talented Junior Program Scheduler to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

This is an exciting role in the Leidos Dynetics Group to provide hands-on scheduling support to the Thermal Protection System (TPS) program. This role is uniquely positioned to be a key member of a critical program within the Hypersonic Weapons portfolio at Dynetics. In this position, you will also be a part of the larger enterprise-wide Leidos Corporate Earned Value Management (EVM) Center of Excellence (COE). The Leidos Corporate EVM COE executes the core responsibilities of scheduling, planning, EVMS, the associated infrastructure and tools, implementations, training, and surveillance for Leidos.

The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of Microsoft Project or other similar desktop program management scheduling tools that provide capabilities to collect and analyze information. The candidate will have a basic understanding of project scheduling, monitoring, and reporting. They will possess comprehensive verbal and written communication skills to analyze and deliver pertinent program information. The candidate must be self-motivated and productive with minimal daily supervision. Candidates must be customer-focused and display great interpersonal skills, including high ethical standards, Integrity, and professionalism.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or Higher and/or (3)+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

• Ability to modify, status, and maintain a previously developed MS Project schedule.
• Demonstrate aptitude and understanding of industry-standard schedule health and execution metrics.
• Must reside in the North Alabama area or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville area.
• Analytical thinker and self-starter with solid organizational skills who is willing to learn rapidly.
• Above average written and oral communication skills
• Candidates must be self-motivated, with a competitive balance to succeed.
• Candidates must be willing to operate outside of core office hours when necessary.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Other Qualifications

General Responsibilities

• Attend meetings to discern relevant programmatic information.
• Must be willing to attend multiple training sessions in addition to daily duties.
• Ability to gather information from multiple stakeholders and concisely consolidate and relay information to program leadership (verbal and visual)
• Willingness to participate with various organizational personnel and project stakeholders to provide feedback on project status, performance, and schedule actions.
• Inclination towards developing into an Intermediate Level - Master Scheduler
• Familiarization with scheduling best practices and Earned Value Management

Program Specific Information

• Work Closely with Assembly & Integration Team to track daily workflow status.
• Receive tasking and direction from Senior Program Scheduler to produce various scheduling outputs.

Program Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Senior Program Scheduler on monthly business rhythm processes.
• Receive and interpret direction from Senior Program Scheduler and Program Management team on weekly tasking and priorities.
• Maintain and develop program artifacts in a complete and organized manner as directed.
• Provide scheduling/programmatic support where needed.
• Support/assist in the compiling, analysis, and presenting of customer-focused materials/data.

Security Requirements

Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.