Lead Integrated Program Scheduler

Date Posted:

2026-10-29



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-NY-REMOTE



Position Role Type:

Remote



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Ejection and Propulsion team is currently seeking a Lead Integrated Program Scheduler to join our team. Responsible for development, integration, analysis, documentation and presentation of process plans and schedules for the duration of a contract. Generate strawman IMP/IMS models independently from Proposals, Statement of Work and Contract Data Requirements (CDRL) 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. Works under special assignments. Works under consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Virtually self-supervisory. 
• Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups. Serves as prime consultant and external spokesperson for the organization on highly significant matters relating to policies, programs, capabilities, and long-range goals and objectives. 
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel. (Team Lead) work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment. 
• Responsible for supporting scheduling activities of programs which are moderate to high risk and complexity 
• Strong understanding of earned value management practices, procedures, and Government guidelines which includes scheduling fundamentals and system tool usage, especially Microsoft Project. 
• Has ability to develop management information from the IMS to include corrective action, critical path analysis, performance tracking and reporting 
• Considered an expert in the field within the organization. Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways 
• Prepares, develops and coordinates the integrated master plan and integrated master schedule to meet program objectives 
• Ensures major projects are horizontally and vertically integrated across company functional groups including Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, etc 
• Tracks plans and schedules, solicits regular updates, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts 
• Utilizes schedule risk assessments, milestone charts, earned value management, and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to facilitate focus and intervention on critical areas 
• Generation of strawman IMP/IMS models working independently from Proposal (RFP_ documents, such as the statement of work (SOW), and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) 
• Verify all WBS items are accounted for in the IMS. Confirm all deliverables in statement of work are planned adequately. Ensure key decisions and roles & responsibilities are documented. All Statement of Work (SOW) discrete scope is modeled in the IMS. Assist program teams in developing WBS in accordance with MIL-STD-881. 
• Work in parallel with the cost analyst of the program to ensure the cost and schedule are reconciled.  
• Takes lead in developing training material for program specialists and testing of new tools. Takes lead in training of new and junior schedulers 
• Application of company policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure plans and schedules are in compliance. Abides by company policies & procedures, with special attention to ethics and standards of Business conduct 
• Scheduler should have knowledge of schedule risk assessment process (SRA) and be able to complete an SRA 
• Experience with integrated schedules and logic networks using Microsoft Project software. Background with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills 
• Understands and complies with requirements in DI-MGMT-81861B/C, DCMA Schedule Assessment Guide and Planning and Scheduling Excellence Guide 
• Support ongoing compliance reviews and/or periodic process audits (e.g., DCAA, DCMA and Joint Surveillance Process) 
• Assist, as needed, the Program Earned Value Analyst with regularly scheduled and unscheduled tasks. 
• Ability to travel up to 10% 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Planning and Scheduling experience in a DoD, EVMS environment
• Deep Understanding of Microsoft Project skills

Qualifications We Prefer:                                                                

• Presentation skills and experience communicating at all levels
• Experience building high performing teams including customers and Subcontractors
• Experience with employee development skills
• Familiarity with Achieving Process Excellence (APEX), Microframe Project Manager (MPM), forProject, wInsight or similar EVMS tools
• Experience in and understanding of alignment of programs structures and developing a schedule architecture for a complex program
• Experience working in a competitive proposal environment.
• Experience on multiple programs with responsibility for development of and execution of the IMP/IMS: including setup, baseline management and update/maintenance, schedule analysis, critical path analysis, SRAs, and CDRL deliveries.
• Experience assisting Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in planning, scheduling and cost estimating tasks
• Understanding of and experience using numerous ancillary scheduling products (such as Full Monte, Risk+, Milestones Pro, One Pager Pro, and PertChart Expert)
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance         
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more! 

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.         

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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