Senior Master Scheduler – FAA Programs-BNATCS

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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

The Senior Master Scheduler provides strategic leadership for the planning, development, and management of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) across complex FAA programs. This role ensures schedules are fully integrated across all teams and subcontractors, aligned with program objectives, and support decision-making, risk management, and Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development, integration, and maintenance of program-level IMS, ensuring alignment with program WBS, milestones, and contractual requirements.

  • Provide strategic oversight of scheduling across multiple teams, sites, and subcontractors, identifying risks and critical paths.

  • Collaborate with program leadership, engineering, and functional teams to ensure schedule integration, realism, and accuracy.

  • Advise FAA stakeholders and executive leadership on schedule status, risks, and mitigation strategies.

  • Ensure schedules support Earned Value Management (EVM), program performance metrics, and reporting requirements.

  • Mentor and guide junior schedulers, establishing best practices and maintaining schedule quality standards.

  • Lead schedule analysis in support of program reviews (PDR, CDR, SRR, TRR) and other milestone events.

  • Ensure compliance with FAA program reporting requirements and contractual deliverables (CDRLs, milestones).

Required Qualifications:

  • 12+ years of experience in scheduling or program management on FAA, aerospace, or defense programs.

  • Expertise in Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS), Earned Value Management (EVM), and critical path analysis.

  • Advanced proficiency with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent.

  • Strong understanding of FAA NAS programs, aviation systems development, and regulatory requirements.

  • Proven leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence program decisions.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience leading schedules for multi-site, multi-contractor programs.

  • Ability to provide actionable strategic insights from schedule analysis.

  • Experience mentoring junior staff and establishing scheduling best practices

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $128,700.00 - $231,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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