Program Scheduler

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Denver, CO, USA
In-Office
120K-165K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Machine Learning • Software • Defense • Manufacturing
Delivering decisive capabilities for space superiority.
The Role
Develops and manages Integrated Master Schedules using critical path, risk analysis, and hybrid Agile/waterfall methods. Tracks program performance, maintains schedule integration, generates metrics and reports, supports audits, and recommends corrective actions. The role guides program managers and engineering leads, prepares executive and customer briefings, and supports schedule forecasting, baseline control, and risk mitigation. Requires experience with Microsoft Project, JIRA, EVM principles, schedule analysis, and program reviews.
Summary Generated by Built In

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

  • Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
  • What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
  • It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

BENEFITS & PERKS*

  • Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
  • Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
  • Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
  • And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
  • Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.

*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, status, and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to monitor progress, assess program status, and identify performance issues in a timely manner.
  • Ensure established program baseline control processes are followed and aligned to the business rhythms required for program control, analysis, and forecasting.
  • Apply critical path methodology, risk analysis, and problem resolution to mitigate delays and issues; communicate schedule impacts and recommend corrective actions to program stakeholders.
  • Perform independent schedule risk assessments and mitigation planning. Support the development of program risks and opportunities and their mitigation strategies and ensure mitigation tasks are reflected in the schedule.
  • Generate schedule metrics and reports related to program execution and performance
  • Work with cross-functional teams to maintain vertical and horizontal schedule integration between supporting schedules and the Program Summary Master Schedule.
  • Prepare and deliver schedule presentations to Program Management, the Executive Leadership Team, and customers.
  • Conduct data and process quality assessments of planning products and prepare for customer and internal surveillance reviews and audits to ensure compliance with program performance management requirements.
  • Guide the Program Manager and engineering leads in developing appropriate schedule tasks, workflow planning, and summary roll-up tasks.
  • Develop and apply effective techniques to build, manage, and status an IMS that integrates both waterfall and Agile methods across a diverse group of stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in program scheduling or planning
  • Experience developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules with critical path methodology
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project and JIRA
  • Experience developing and managing hybrid (waterfall and Agile) schedules
  • Experience analyzing data and producing schedule metrics and reports
  • Experience supporting audits and program reviews
  • Experience performing schedule risk analysis
  • Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
  • Eligible for Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
  • Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to brief executives and customers

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in program scheduling or planning
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project Server / Project Web App (PWA)
  • Experience building schedule dashboards or reports in Power BI
  • Experience on both government and commercial programs, including compliance with EIA-748 or DCMA schedule assessment criteria
  • Scrum Master certification (e.g., CSM, PSM) or other relevant certification (e.g., PMI-SP, PMP, PMI-ACP)
  • Experience producing and delivering customer deliverables (e.g., contract-required schedule submissions)
  • Active TS/SCI U.S. government security clearance with SCI eligibility strongly preferred

COMPENSATION  

  • Base Salary: $120,000 -$165,000
  • Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

  • Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver, CO
  • Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job. 
  • Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving. 

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. 

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.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.

To protect candidates and our company from application fraud and impersonation, we use third-party tools to verify applicant identity and detect fraudulent applications. Learn more in our Privacy Notice.

Skills Required

  • 3+ years of experience in program scheduling or planning
  • Experience developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules using critical path methodology
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project and JIRA
  • Experience developing and managing hybrid waterfall and Agile schedules
  • Experience analyzing data and producing schedule metrics and reports
  • Experience supporting audits and program reviews
  • Experience performing schedule risk analysis
  • Working knowledge of Earned Value Management principles
  • Eligible for Top Secret/SCI security clearance
  • Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including executive and customer briefings
  • 5+ years of experience in program scheduling or planning
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project Server or Project Web App
  • Experience building schedule dashboards or reports in Power BI
  • Experience on government and commercial programs, including EIA-748 or DCMA schedule assessment criteria
  • Scrum Master, PMI-SP, PMP, or PMI-ACP certification
  • Experience producing and delivering customer deliverables, including contract-required schedule submissions
  • Active TS/SCI U.S. government security clearance with SCI eligibility

True Anomaly Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is presented as 100% employer-paid for employees and dependents, with HSA/HRA options noted in current job materials. This combination indicates strong, cost-shielding medical coverage.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Exempt roles cite flexible time off, while non-exempt roles can accrue up to 25 PTO days plus 12 paid holidays. This structure points to generous time-away provisions across classifications.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as roughly three months of paid time, and parental leave is listed among core benefits. These signals suggest meaningful family support, pending policy confirmation.

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The Company
HQ: Centennial, CO
300 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

What We Do

Space was once the quietest place in the universe. Now, it's crowded, contested, and confrontational.  We are True Anomaly: the only defense company focused exclusively on space defense. Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members, True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms, mission software engineered for unmatched command and control, and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects.    True Anomaly is headquartered in Centennial, CO, with regional offices in Colorado Springs, CO, Long Beach, CA, and Washington, D.C.  We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly, from any technical industry or background, to bring unique talents, perspective, and solutions. If you embrace complexity, lead instead of follow, showcase integrity over ego, take ownership for outcomes, and measure success by impact, we want to hear from you.

Why Work With Us

True Anomaly exists to enable a secure, stable, and sustainable space environment for the US, its allies, and partners. We design and build spacecraft and software solutions for space superiority. If you are ready to contribute to the future of space defense, we’d love to hear from you.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We are a hybrid office culture. Our employees work from offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C. We recognize the importance of in-office collaboration, but also the value of a flexible work and location requirements

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