Position Title: Program Scheduler – Integrated Master Schedule Owner
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity for a Program Scheduler with our client located in Redmond, Washington.
Job Responsibilities:
Create, own, and maintain Microsoft Project-based integrated master schedules.
Build schedule logic aligned to WBS, milestones, dependencies, baselines, critical path, float, and schedule health metrics.
Collect and validate schedule inputs from Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Legal, and Business Development.
Maintain schedule governance, update cadence, review standards, and baseline discipline consistent with U.S. Government program execution expectations.
Lead schedule reviews to confirm progress, forecast dates, risks, recovery plans, and customer milestone impacts.
Report schedule status, variance, critical path, milestone confidence, and recovery options to program and executive leadership.
Support proposals, customer reviews, qualification plans, engineering builds, manufacturing readiness, supplier schedules, and transition-to-production events.
Connect schedule data to PMO processes, including resource planning, risk management, change control, budget tracking, and contract execution.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Systems Engineering, or related field required; equivalent military, government, or industry experience may be considered.
7+ years of experience in program scheduling, program controls, project management, or related roles supporting complex technical programs.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain integrated master schedules in Microsoft Project.
Strong knowledge of schedule logic, WBS alignment, dependencies, critical path, baselines, variance, float, milestones, and recovery planning.
Experience in defense, aerospace, DoD contracting, National Security, SATCOM, telecommunications, hardware, software, or manufacturing environments preferred.
Familiarity with IMP/IMS concepts, program baselines, contract milestones, supplier schedules, change control, and formal program reviews preferred.
Able to work across matrixed teams to collect inputs, validate logic, identify risks, and drive schedule accountability.
Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and executive reporting skills.
Prior defense-prime, major subcontractor, military, government program, or National Security customer experience strongly preferred.
PMP, PMI-SP, PgMP, DAWIA, INCOSE ASEP/CSEP, or equivalent certification desirable.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate Range: $70/hr-$100/hr.
Location: Redmond, WA.
Required US Citizenship - May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$70–$100 Per Hour
Skills
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Business Developmentunmatched
Cadenceunmatched
Change Controlunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Experienceunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Financeunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Governmentunmatched
Government Contractsunmatched
IP Multimedia System (IMS)unmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Legalunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Microsoft Projectunmatched
Militaryunmatched
Program Controlunmatched
Program Management Professional (PgMP)unmatched
Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
Project Scheduleunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Satellite Communicationsunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Security Clearanceunmatched
Status Reportsunmatched
Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Telecommunications Equipmentunmatched
United States Citizenunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Planningunmatched
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)unmatched
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