JOB TITLE: Master Planner
LOCATION: Palmdale, CA
PAY RATE: $22.50-130/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Support development and maintenance of Program Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
Assist with proposal schedule development, including Statement of Work (SOW) and Basis of Estimate (BOE) support.
Analyze schedules and advise Program Management teams on contractual impacts, critical events, delivery risks, and cost impacts.
Apply Critical Path Methodology (CPM) for schedule network development and analysis.
Support Earned Value Management (EVM) activities and schedule reporting.
Coordinate across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and functional organizations, including:
Engineering
Procurement
Contracts
Business Management
Production
Prepare status reports, metrics, and presentations for leadership and stakeholders.
Support risk and opportunity analysis and additional program planning activities as assigned.
Requirements:
Active Secret Clearance
Experience with cost and/or schedule management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams, projects, or programs.
Experience presenting to leadership, customers, and stakeholders.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated hands-on program planning and scheduling experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working across technical teams and supporting technical products.
Experience with Deltek Open Plan Scheduling Tool.
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
Experience with IPMDAR (Integrated Program Management Data & Analysis Report).
Experience with Milestones Professional software.
Experience supporting Capture, Research & Development, and Production Scheduling activities.
Experience supporting Engineering Manufacturing & Development (EMD) programs.
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
Take your career to new heights—apply today!