Senior Integrated Planning & Scheduling Specialist

Company: Boeing
Location: Herndon
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Senior Integrated Planning & Scheduling Specialist Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Integrated Planning & Scheduling (IP&S) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Integrated Planning and Scheduling Specialist (Level 4 or 5) to join our team in Herndon VA location. This role will be an essential member of the Mission Systems Operations team and its proprietary programs’ growing portfolio, which provide end-to-end solutions for mission critical systems. We are seeking a motivated career-driven scheduling professional to lead and support scheduling initiatives, including the development and management of program integrated master schedules. To be successful in this role, you will closely collaborate with program, technical and financial leaders and team members to enable data-based decisions that drive the best outcomes. You will also develop proposal plans and schedules, baseline execution schedules, maintain the in-work schedules, perform critical path analysis and what-if planning, and support the delivery of Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) Format 6 deliverables. A successful candidate will understand the importance of leadership and user experience in all aspects of government program schedules including production programs, development programs, agile software programs, and portfolio management to meet their organizational goals. You will participate in all aspects of IP&S activities and execute the following to provide actionable, value-added products to our customers: Program Planning – Develop initial planning products (e.g. IMP, WBS, Master Phasing Schedule, High-Level Flows) Program Scheduling – Develop and Maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Detailed Scheduling & Change Management – Develop and maintain lower-level schedules. Change Integration – Manage baseline and forecast schedule changes Project Management – Lead key program initiatives to improve program execution Position Responsibilities: In charge of program Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) Serve as the technical lead for IP&S in developing, integrating, and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) reporting to the Program Management team Work closely with Integrated Product Team Leads, IP&S team, and program leadership to ensure alignment and integration of the IMS with other key program plans and schedules such as the Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Master Phasing Plan, Critical Path Analysis, High-Level Flow (HLF) and detailed schedules below the IMS Accountable for schedule compliance, assessment of schedule risk, identification of opportunities (including schedule margin planning), and providing robust/actionable performance reporting from the IMS to support and drive program management understanding and action Lead integration of supplier and partner plans and schedules into the IMS to ensure the whole team is operating to the same rhythm and priorities Model driving program execution through quick turn generation of prospective schedule performance analyses, recovery/alternate scenario planning, and improved schedule visibility/visualization Support reviews and brief senior leadership Provide training, coaching, mentoring, and leadership to lower-level employees Provide subject matter expertise in the development, implementation, and training of processes and tools This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Herndon, VA location. This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI with CI or FS Poly Security Clearance (US Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance and current Counterintelligence Polygraph (CIP) (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.) Willingness to upgrade from CIP to FSP (Full Scop Polygraph) or already have a current Full Scop Polygraph (FSP) 5 years of experience in Program Planning, Scheduling and Integration 3 years of experience using MS Project as Integrated Scheduling tool Experience with managing and analyzing resource loaded schedules Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Experience preparing and presenting to executives, senior leadership, and external customers Strong analytical, communication and problem solving skills Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Bachelor's Degree or higher Experience conducting schedule risk analysis, such as Monte Carlo Experience modeling complex development programs including integration of activities across multiple platforms, multiple suppliers, and customer resources Experience using Open Plan Professional Experience using Microsoft Project Server Experience using Milestones Professional Advanced Experience using Excel Experience using Agile Software such as JIRA Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) applying Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) requirements Conflict of interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. Travel: Some travel may be required up to 10% of the time. Shift: 1st Shift Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. Total Rewards & Pay Transparency: At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features: Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting Student Loan Match : The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts. Summary pay range: Level 4: $126,650 - $171,350 Level 5: $156,400 - $211,600 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Not Applicable Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Export Control Requirement: This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position. Security Clearance: This position requires an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.). Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Contingent Upon Award Program The position is contingent upon program award Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. 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