Project Planner Scheduler

Keep Aerospace on Track: Join PDS Tech as a Project Planner Scheduler

Location: El Segundo, CA Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12 Months, Possible Extension)

Pay Rate: $82.27–$102.96/hour

This position requires a security clearance, and candidates are required to be U.S. Citizens.

Be the Force Behind the Flight

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect the brightest minds with the most advanced aerospace programs in the world. We’re hiring a Project Planner Scheduler to support a leading aerospace client in El Segundo, CA . In this critical role, you’ll ensure complex aerospace programs run smoothly by building, analyzing, and maintaining detailed project schedules that drive performance and mission success.

What You'll Do

As a Project Planner Scheduler, you will:

Independently develop, integrate, and maintain project schedules aligned with program goals and industry standards.

Support Project Managers with analysis and scenario planning, identifying risks and mitigation strategies.

Create and update reports, metrics, and impact assessments throughout the project lifecycle.

Conduct variance and trend analysis to evaluate constraints in development, production, or process improvement.

Work to improve internal scheduling systems and implement best practices for project planning and controls.

Collaborate with cross-functional and geographically diverse teams to establish stakeholder requirements and deliver on project objectives.

Manage earned value metrics and maintain resource-loaded schedules using tools such as Microsoft Project or Milestone Professional.

Act as the primary scheduling contact across multiple departments and support performance recovery efforts where needed.

Qualifications

Required:

Proven experience managing complex integrated project schedules and collaborating with cross-functional teams across time zones.

Strong background with earned value management (EVMS) and schedule baseline management.

Expertise in scheduling tools such as MS Project or Milestone Professional .

Demonstrated ability to analyze and manage resource-loaded schedules .

Experience leading teams or project phases.

Preferred:

10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education.

Experience with Agile, JIRA, and early development programs .

In-scope CI Polygraph is a plus.

Why Join Us?

Work on mission-critical aerospace programs that shape the future of defense and aviation.

Be part of a high-performance team that values precision, collaboration, and innovation.

Competitive compensation and the opportunity for long-term engagement on cutting-edge projects.

Join a company that champions your growth, development, and technical excellence .

Ready to Launch?

If you’re a detail-driven scheduling expert who thrives in high-stakes environments, we want to hear from you.

Pay Details: $82.27 to $102.96 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance