Program Scheduler

i3 seeking a highly motivated and skilled Program Scheduler to join our dynamic Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) team within CPE Aviation (formerly known as PEO Aviation). The Planner/Scheduler works closely with the Functional Area (FA) Team Leads and Assistant Program Manager’s (APM’s), Product Lead and Deputy Product Lead to ensure alignment and integration of the IMS with other key program plans and schedules.  This position is located in Huntsville, AL. 

• Prepare and monitor the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Schedule (IMS) to ensure that all activities, events, and milestones are logically linked and fully resourced, supported by variance analysis.
• Prepare consolidated technical inputs and prepare product office briefings for senior leadership. 
• Interface with internal and external personnel regarding SUAS products. 
• Assist in coordinating the stakeholder working groups for emerging SUAS requirements that impact the team’s schedule. 
• Produce and brief task completion progress reports to the PM, PdM, internal team members, PM UAS leadership showing progress against the established IMS. 
• Perform critical path and risk analyses on the integrated master schedule to determine schedule realism and schedule drivers. 
• Coordinate and ensure management officials and team members are aware of all product activities. 
• Use independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload in a high-pace and detail-oriented environment. 
• Lead the integration of supplier and partner plans and schedules into the IMS to ensure the whole team is operating to the same rhythm, priorities, and metrics to provide visibility and communicate potential issues to management and engineering. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

• BS/BA degree in business, engineering, or a related technical field is  preferred
• 5+ years experience working with MS Project and SharePoint in a technical discipline. 
• Professional experience using Microsoft Office applications to include Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and Word is required. 
• Experience developing and managing Integrated Master Plans/Schedules in MS Project is required. 
• Candidate must possess strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Must be a self-starter that thrives in a dynamic team environment. 
• Candidate must possess a proven ability to develop and provide reports to management. 
• US Citizenship is required. 
• Active DoD Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain such is required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
• Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
• Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
• Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.
• Work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to communicate with others effectively.
• Analyze information and respond appropriately.
• Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
• Provide superior customer service. 
• Multi-task in a pleasant manner.
• Work well under pressure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.

Perks of being a team member owner include:

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits:

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!