About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst to join a program management team in Palmdale, CA. This role supports integrated master planning, schedule development, schedule risk analysis, and cross-functional schedule integration across engineering, manufacturing, material, finance and quality functions.

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What You’ll Do

• Prepare, develop and maintain integrated master schedules and integrated master plans to meet program objectives.
• Ensure program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated with cross-functional groups (finance, engineering, materials, manufacturing, quality).
• Track schedule progress and analyze variances using Gantt charts, PERT, milestone charts and earned value management (EVM) techniques.
• Perform schedule risk analyses, identify critical-path issues, and recommend mitigation actions to program leadership.
• Identify and resolve network logic conflicts and maintain schedule integrity.
• Produce schedule status reports and metrics to support program decision-making and intervention on critical areas.
• Support continuous improvement of planning processes and schedule tools.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years’ experience in program planning, project management, industrial engineering, or a related planning function — OR a Master’s degree with entry-level experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Experience applying Gantt, PERT, milestones and earned value concepts to program schedules.
• Able to work a hybrid schedule in Palmdale, CA.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Government Secret clearance. (U.S. citizenship may be required for positions requiring clearance.)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the aerospace/defense industry.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Excel macro/VBA skills for schedule analysis and reporting.
• Experience with Deltek Cobra and Deltek Acumen Risk.
• Prior experience resolving schedule logic conflicts and conducting schedule risk analysis.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Palmdale, CA salary band: $83,400 - $125,200 per year.
• Compensation for the selected candidate will be commensurate with experience, education and location within the published salary band.
• Confidential Client provides competitive benefits which may include health coverage, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other employer-paid benefits. Specific benefits vary by position and location.

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Work Location & Travel

• Location: Palmdale, California (hybrid work schedule available).
• Travel: Approximately 10% (as required by program needs).

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Equal Employment & Accommodations

Careertakes and our client are committed to fair hiring practices and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities — please request accommodations in advance where needed.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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