Principal/Program Master Scheduler

4 months ago
Full time role
In-person · Torrance, CA, US... more

About Epirus

Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing software-defined high-power microwave (HPM) systems with devastating counter-electronics effects on modern drone threats. The Epirus Leonidas HPM family of products, empowered by innovations in AI and microelectronics, is human-safe and cost-effective. Distinguishing itself from lasers, Leonidas excels against drone swarms while also bending the cost curve back in DoD's favor - taking drone-defeat costs from millions of dollars per drone to pennies on the dollar.

 

Job Summary: A scheduler performs various functions in ensuring that work being done within a company is performed in a particular order to attain efficiency and ensure that whatever product being rendered by a company meets or surpasses a specific standard and/or required level. This role will report to Business Manager. 

*This position is available at level 3 or level 4*

Responsibilities: 

  • Prepare, develop, and coordinate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to meet all program objectives and ensure program schedules are horizontally and vertically integrated.
  • Implements scheduling best practices as prescribed by industry standards IPMR DI-MGMT-81861.
  • Organize a production schedule daily and ensure that every output (level) is recorded appropriately in the correct system. 
  • Be able to integrate CSV to feed the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
  • Refine messaging strategies and collaborate with key stakeholders.
  • Be able to implement early EVMS practices.
  • Make sure schedules are given to employees in a timely fashion and that any distortions in the company’s schedule are accounted for always
  • Understand and Interpret Contract changes as well as impacts to project/program schedules
  • Conduct strategic modeling and “what-if” scenario planning to support decision-making and inform investment and program priorities
  • Help build a resource forecast to provide to leadership.
  • Maintain different reporting systems to make sure that all forms of documentation are accurate and also timely, and be prepared to deliver presentations or brief status. 

 

Basic Qualifications:

  •  5+ years of experience as a program planner/scheduler
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, management, or a related discipline
  • A minimum of 1 years of experience working with MS Project 
  • Must have excellent communication skills to be able to pass the necessary information to both customers and employees
  • Possess an intermediate level of understanding of integrated schedules and industry standards as well as working knowledge of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) artifacts such as: Control Account Plans (CAP), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS),
  • Organizational Breakdown Structures (OBS), Basis of Estimates (BOE), EVM, and JIRA
  • Must be able to work in a team environment cordially and effectively, as well as having the ability to lead a team if required to
  • Must be able to make use of different database programs, especially Microsoft Excel 

 

Additional Requirements for Level 4:

  •  8+ years of experience as a program planner/scheduler
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, management, or a related discipline
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience working with MS Project 
  • Must possess at least a basic knowledge of project/program management activities

 

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • PMP Certification 

 

Salary Range:

  • Level 3: $94,500-$123,000
  • Level 4: $127,000-$158,400

 

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: 

  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

People are the most important part of Epirus – and always come first. We don’t believe in the word impossible and are always asking “why not” as work to usher in a new paradigm of power efficiency. Our fast-growing team is agile, creative, and innovative. We support a culture of constant learning and sense of belonging among our team members and know that mentorship matters. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team.

 

As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. 
For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is:
$94,500—$158,400 USD