Scheduler

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Philadelphia, PA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Defense • Manufacturing
The Role
Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules for complex defense programs using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Analyze critical paths, dependencies, risks, schedule health, and earned value metrics. Collaborate with program, engineering, operations, supply chain, contracts, government, and subcontractor stakeholders. Prepare customer deliverables, support proposals and estimates, integrate cost baselines, mentor junior schedulers, and improve scheduling governance.
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Position: Scheduler
Location: Philadelphia, PA (On-Site) 

Overview
 Hanwha Defense USA is seeking an experienced Senior Project Scheduler to lead Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and execution for complex U.S. Department of War (DoW) programs. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in schedule architecture, Earned Value Management (EVM), and cross-functional collaboration within a defense acquisition environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and manage compliant Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, ensuring alignment with DoW standards.
  • Work closely with program management, engineering, operations, supply chain, and contracts teams to capture and sequence all program activities.
  • Lead schedule analysis including critical path, float, dependencies, and risk-impact assessments.
  • Support EVM implementation through schedule integration with the cost baseline; generate performance metrics including SPI, CPI, variance analysis, and ETC/EAC impacts.
  • Prepare and deliver schedule-related customer deliverables for major program reviews, reporting cycles, and contractual requirements.
  • Conduct schedule health checks and adhere to DCMA 14-point assessment best practices.
  • Interface with government stakeholders, primes, subcontractors, and internal leadership to ensure schedule accuracy and program alignment.
  • Support proposal development, BOEs, and new business planning through creation of realistic and defensible schedules.
  • Mentor junior schedulers and contribute to improving internal scheduling processes, tools, and governance.

Required Qualifications

  • Extensive experience developing and managing IMS for DoW programs.
  • Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and EVM principles.
  • Strong understanding of defense acquisition processes, milestones, and reporting expectations.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and gather inputs from multiple disciplines.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to present schedule insights to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Due to the Defense-related nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with DCMA schedule assessment guidelines.
  • Experience integrating subcontractor schedules and managing multi-tier program structure
  • Strong understanding of shipbuilding and SWBS Ship Work Breakdown Structure

Hanwha Defense USA is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices. Salary ranges are posted where applicable and represent a good faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant skills/experience, education and certifications, market conditions, geographic location and internal pay equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for discretionary annual bonuses, benefits, and other forms of compensation as part of Hanwha Defense USA's total rewards package. 

Hanwha Defense USA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.


Skills Required

  • Extensive experience developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules for Department of War programs
  • Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management principles
  • Understanding of defense acquisition processes, milestones, and reporting expectations
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and gather inputs from multiple disciplines
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to present schedule insights to internal and external stakeholders
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance
  • Familiarity with DCMA schedule assessment guidelines
  • Experience integrating subcontractor schedules and managing multi-tier program structures
  • Understanding of shipbuilding and Ship Work Breakdown Structure
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The Company
76 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Hanwha Defense USA supplies combat-proven military platforms and defense capabilities to the U.S. warfighter, spanning land systems, maritime solutions, and munitions. Its portfolio includes armored vehicles, artillery, naval systems, shipbuilding, and manned and unmanned platforms. The company emphasizes advanced technology, scaled manufacturing, resilient supply chains, and building domestic industrial capacity through local workforces and supplier partnerships to strengthen U.S. defense readiness and national resilience.

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