About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

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 Scheduler (Master Scheduler) to design, develop, and maintain resource-loaded schedules that support implementation, development, and operational systems across a complex program portfolio. This role integrates multiple project schedules into an overarching Master Program/Project Schedule to ensure visibility, alignment, and execution for mission-critical engineering work in the National Capital Region.

This is a full-time, on-site role in Bethesda, MD. TS/SCI with polygraph and additional security screenings are required.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain detailed resource-loaded schedules for implementation, development, and operational systems.
• Coordinate with development and operational teams to create and maintain accurate schedules and timelines.
• Develop and/or modify program and project schedules; integrate multiple project schedules into a Master Program/Project Schedule.
• Link project schedules to overarching programs, investment portfolios, functional areas, and Integrated Master Plans (IMPs).
• Develop layered schedules and IMPs that show how acquisition projects progress and support program objectives.
• Provide schedule visibility and support cross-functional synchronization to meet program milestones.

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Clearance Requirement

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required. Candidates must be able to pass additional security screenings as needed.

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Education & Experience (by level)

Candidates must meet one of the combinations below for the indicated level:

Entry Level

• HS/GED + 6 years relevant experience
• Associate’s + 4 years relevant experience
• Bachelor’s + 2 years relevant experience
• Master’s degree (experience may be substituted as appropriate)

Journeyman Level

• HS/GED + 8 years experience
• Associate’s + 6 years experience
• Bachelor’s + 4 years experience
• Master’s + 2 years experience

Senior Level

• HS/GED + 10 years experience
• Associate’s + 8 years experience
• Bachelor’s + 6 years experience
• Master’s + 4 years experience
• PhD + 2 years experience

Expert / Master Level

• HS/GED + 12 years experience
• Associate’s + 10 years experience
• Bachelor’s + 8 years experience
• Master’s + 6 years experience
• PhD + 4 years experience

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Work Location & Employment Type

• Location: Bethesda, MD (on-site)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Position contingent upon award

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Estimated Compensation

• Estimated pay (provided by source): $171,417 per year (estimated)

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Why Join

• Contribute to mission-critical engineering programs in the National Capital Region.
• Work on complex scheduling challenges that directly support operational readiness and program success.
• Opportunity to join a mission-driven team supporting government and intelligence initiatives.

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Confidential Client — Additional Info

Confidential Client is hiring through Careertakes, a third-party recruiting platform. Applicants may be matched with other opportunities through the platform. All final hiring decisions are made by the client.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.