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The Radar System Replacement (RSR) Program Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, analyzing, and coordinating the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Radar System Replacement modernization effort. The Scheduler serves as a key integrator across program management, engineering, logistics, field operations, training, vendor coordination, and FAA stakeholder activities to ensure alignment of program milestones, installation sequencing, resource loading, and deployment execution.This position supports a complex national modernization initiative involving multiple vendors, FAA organizations, regional field teams, and installation workstreams. The Scheduler provides schedule visibility, critical path analysis, risk identification, and execution tracking to support program decision-making and customer reporting.
Work location: Herndon, VA - Some telework may be allowed.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and update the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
Build and maintain detailed schedule logic supporting surveys, installations, testing, and training.
Ensure schedule alignment with contract requirements and FAA milestones.
Coordinate scheduling activities across regional deployment teams.
Synchronize vendor delivery schedules with field installation activities.
Track installation readiness criteria and site-specific dependencies.
Conduct schedule health assessments and critical path analysis.
Provide schedule variance analysis and mitigation recommendations.
Generate weekly and monthly schedule reports for leadership and customers.
Coordinate schedule integration activities with vendors including RTX and Indra.
Support FAA coordination meetings involving TechOps and Engineering Services.
Participate in deployment synchronization reviews.
Support workforce planning and installation team utilization analysis.
Forecast staffing requirements based on deployment tempo.
Monitor concurrency impacts across active sites.
Support schedule risk identification and mitigation planning.
Assist in maintaining schedule configuration control.
Participate in change control boards and program review meetings.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance is required.
Bachelors Degree and 12 years of experience, a Masters Degree and 10 years of experience, an Associates Degree and 14 years of experience, or a High School diploma or equivelant and 16 years of experience.
Extensive experience in program scheduling or integrated planning.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience supporting large federal programs or aerospace modernization initiatives.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting FAA or national airspace modernization programs.
Familiarity with radar systems or aviation infrastructure programs.
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
PMP certification or equivalent program management certification.
Integrated planning and scheduling expertise
Cross-functional coordination
Executive reporting
Schedule analytics and forecasting
Risk management
Team collaboration
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Target Salary Range $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
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- EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
