Master Planner

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.

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

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