Program Planner/Scheduler

GROW WITH US:
Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight, where innovative minds meet the cosmos. Join us and help shape the future of space technology, growing your expertise in a universe of pioneering, compact, and cyber-secure solutions. At Innoflight, we're not just reaching for the stars—we're engineering them. Grow with us, and let’s innovate the infinite together!
STAY EXTRAORDINARY:
Innoflight is one of San Diego's fastest growing Aerospace and Defense companies. Innoflight offers state-of-the-art software-defined compact/ground radios, cryptographic and cyber secure systems and processing, networking and data storage avionics. Become part of this small, agile, innovative and unparalleled company. You will have unlimited potential for learning and growth as we target the latest technology to provide products to enable New Space. Everything you do will have an impact!
A DAY IN THE LIFE:

The Program Planner/Scheduler plays a crucial role in supporting the development of space products by implementing standard processes and tools for program planning. This position is essential in coordinating efforts to ensure that all program objectives are met efficiently and effectively.

• Handles Scheduling Tasks: Prepares, develops, and coordinates the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring alignment with program goals and timelines.
• Tracks Project Progress: Monitors plans and schedules, performing risk analysis and resolving critical path and network logic conflicts to keep projects on track.
• Facilitates Cross-Functional Integration: Ensures that major projects and program schedules are synchronized across various functional groups, including finance, engineering, material manufacturing, and quality.
• Analyzes Schedule Data: Manages the information within the IMS, leveraging experience to interpret and analyze schedule and cost data for informed decision-making.
• Utilizes Project Management Techniques: Applies Gantt charts, Critical Path methods, and earned value management to assess project performance and identify variances.
• Supports Regular Reviews: Facilitates weekly and monthly reviews of IMS status and metrics, providing detailed analysis to ensure quality, completeness, and compliance.
• Communicates Effectively: Maintains professional communication with stakeholders, presenting complex information clearly to management and team members.
• Anticipates Project Needs: Proactively identifies and addresses potential scheduling conflicts and risks to enhance overall project execution.
• Performs Other Duties: Takes on additional responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to support the broader program objectives.

YOU’RE AWESOME AT:

• Integrated Scheduling: Mastery of preparing and managing the IMS to align with program objectives.
• Risk Management: Conducting thorough risk analysis and mitigating issues that affect the schedule.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working effectively with program management, technical teams, production, and finance to ensure project integration.
• Data Analysis: Analyzing schedule and cost data to derive insights and inform decision-making.
• Project Management Techniques: Proficient in using Gantt charts, Critical Path methods, and earned value management to track project progress.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly to management and stakeholders.
• Detail Orientation: Ensuring the IMS is accurate, complete, and compliant with established standards.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience in program planning or scheduling.
• In-depth understanding of Planning fundamentals, including Cost/Schedule Integration and Schedule Analysis.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Project and the MS Office Suite.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Critical Path management, and Schedule Risk Analysis.
• Familiarity with DoD programs and scheduling for product development cycles is preferred.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
At Innoflight the sky isn’t the limit—it’s our playground! Here, we strap innovation to a rocket and send conventional thinking into orbit. Our culture thrives on curiosity, camaraderie, and a dash of cosmic creativity, making the vastness of space feel like a small, tight-knit community. Our 9/80 work schedule means every other Friday is yours to ignite personal projects or fuel weekend getaways. Hungry for knowledge? Or just plain hungry? We’ve got both covered! Expand your universe with educational and professional reimbursements, 'Ask Me Anything' (AMA) sessions and 'Learn 'n Learns'. Employer-sponsored weekly catered meals—our way of keeping your rockets fueled and ready for innovation. Our Culture Ambassadors ensure we're always aligned with the stars, creating a gravitational pull towards positivity and inclusion.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The starting base pay range for this position is $85,0000-$100,000 annually. Base pay will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base pay, Innoflight offers a competitive compensation package that includes Profit-Sharing Bonus, Cash Performance Bonus, and a robust benefits package. Innoflight offers health care benefits such as medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts and life insurance. Ancillary benefits such as critical illness, accident, short term & long-term disability, pet insurance, ID & Legal Shield, Cal-Perks and EAP. You’ll also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 120 hours of paid time off (starting in year 1) and auto enrolled into our 401K with a 3% automatic company match. 
BE YOU, WITH US:
Innoflight is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment. We value and embrace that every single one of us brings value to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.
YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Potential new employees must successfully complete a background check which includes criminal search, education certification and employment verification prior to hire. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S as you must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
REFERRALS:
We love a good referral! If you know someone that would be a great fit for this position, please share!
NO SOLICITATION FOR STAFFING AGENCIES:
This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. Innoflight does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies, recruiters, or other third-party sources. All submissions must be made directly by candidates via our official application processes. Unsolicited resumes sent from third parties will be considered property of Innoflight and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
If you are applying for this job and live in California, please read Innoflight’s CCPA Notice: https://www.innoflight.com/careers/california-consumer-privacy-act-notice-for-job-applicants.
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