Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.
Job Summary:
The Master Integrated Scheduler is responsible for developing, integrating, and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) across complex defense and commercial programs. This role partners closely with Program Managers, Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Contracts to ensure schedule integrity, drive risk-informed decision-making, and support compliance with government and customer scheduling requirements. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in critical path methodology, strong technical understanding of technology driven programs, strong manufacturing understanding in a rapid prototyping and production environment, and schedule risk analysis within a mission-critical environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, baseline, and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for multiple concurrent programs using Microsoft Project, ensuring logical network integrity, critical path visibility and risk management planning.
- Support the integration of cost and schedule data that feeds COGS, ETC and EAC reporting, including variance analysis.
- Facilitate Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR), monthly Program Management Reviews (PMR), and internal schedule analysis and deconfliction reviews.
- Partner with functional leads to translate the project scope and Statement of Work (SOW) into fully networked schedules.
- Track and communicate critical path, near-critical path, and schedule margin to program leadership; escalate risks and recommend recovery or mitigation plans.
- Support proposal development with basis-of-estimate schedules, rough-order-of-magnitude (ROM) durations, and What-If scenario modeling.
- Maintain schedule data in compliance with company procedures, customer contract requirements (e.g., DFARS, CDRLs such as the Integrated Master Schedule/IMP.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of scheduling standards, templates, and training across the Program Management Office.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field (equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree).
- 12+ years of experience as a Master Scheduler, Program Scheduler, or Project Controls Analyst, ideally within aerospace, defense, or another regulated program environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Project, including resource loading, baselining, and schedule logic development.
- Experience developing and maintaining WBS-aligned schedules tied to contractual SOW/CDRL requirements.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex schedule risk to technical and executive audiences.
- U.S. Citizenship required due to contract requirements; ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
- Active DoD Secret clearance.
- Advanced Competency in MS project and Smartsheet scheduling applications
- Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and EVMS/ANSI-748 guidelines.
- Understanding and experience with DCMA 14-Point Assessment including ability to identify and remediate constraints, dangling activities, negative float, and missing logic ties.
- Ability to conduct Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA) and Monte Carlo simulations to quantify schedule confidence levels and inform critical decisions.
- Certification such as PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional), PMP, or EVP (Earned Value Professional).
- Prior experience in a role supporting IBRs, PMRs, or customer-facing program reviews on DoD or intelligence community contracts.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This role is primarily performed in an office environment with occasional presence on manufacturing floors to gather schedule status. Some domestic travel may be required to support program reviews, supplier visits, or customer meetings. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law.
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.
At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 12+ years experience as a Master Scheduler, Program Scheduler, or Project Controls Analyst in aerospace, defense, or regulated programs
- Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Project including resource loading, baselining, and schedule logic development
- Experience developing and maintaining WBS-aligned schedules tied to contractual SOW/CDRL requirements
- Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate schedule risk to technical and executive audiences
- U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
- Support integration of cost and schedule data for COGS, ETC and EAC reporting including variance analysis
- Support Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR), monthly Program Management Reviews (PMR), and schedule audits
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- Advanced competency in Smartsheet
- Working knowledge of EVM principles and EVMS/ANSI-748 guidelines
- Understanding of DCMA 14-Point Assessment and remediation of schedule defects
- Ability to conduct Schedule Risk Assessments and Monte Carlo simulations
- Certifications such as PMI-SP, PMP, or EVP
- Prior experience supporting IBRs, PMRs, or customer-facing reviews on DoD or intelligence community contracts
Epirus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Epirus and has not been reviewed or approved by Epirus.
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Affordable Benefits — Medical coverage is presented as up to 100% employer‑paid on some plans, with dental/vision and mental‑health support included. Bundled wellness access (Calm, gyms) and no‑cost onsite meals further increase perceived total value without added employee expense.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is framed as generous, with unlimited PTO and 19 paid holidays including a winter break. Parental leave is also highlighted, signaling broad coverage for different life events.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match of 6% is explicitly offered. This is positioned as competitive and contributes meaningful long‑term value.
Epirus Insights
What We Do
Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing solid-state, software-defined directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to optimize power efficiency in defense and commercial applications. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining the future of power to bring tomorrow’s capabilities to life, today. To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team. 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. Visit our website to learn more. www.epirusinc.com
Why Work With Us
We're a people-first culture that ensures every employee is heard and has the opportunity to grow. At Epirus, we're using cutting edge technology and provide the ability to work with passionate team members. We truly believe that failure is not a setback, but an opportunity. We move fast and build cool things, come join us!
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