Journeyman Project Scheduler

Position: Journeyman Project Scheduler

Location: Ridgecrest, CA (TARIF Program)

Employer: Saalex Solutions, Inc.

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Employment Type: Full-Time / On-Site

Overview:

Saalex Solutions, Inc., a premier engineering and logistics services company supporting the Navy's TCTS and TARIF efforts, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Scheduler to support planning and execution activities under the System Support Activity (SSA) at TARIF in Ridgecrest, CA. This is an ideal opportunity for a junior-level candidate with foundational scheduling experience and a desire to grow into managing complex hardware and software sustainment projects in a fast-paced defense environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support development and maintenance of detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project, in alignment with SSA lifecycle planning and TARIF fielding timelines

Assist in building and managing granular-level Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) tied to product support, technical refreshes, and fielding operations

Coordinate with logistics specialists, system engineers, and sustainment leads to ensure accurate task sequencing, dependencies, and milestone visibility

Track progress against planned activities and highlight risks, slippage, and required mitigations

Support creation and integration of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and related tracking tools

Prepare data for recurring schedule updates, leadership briefings, and status meetings Qualifications:

U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

1-3 years of experience in project scheduling, planning, or coordination

Proficient with Microsoft Project, including task linking, constraints, and milestone creation

Ability to interpret and contribute to WBS structures aligned with DoD program requirements

Strong interest in learning Integrated Product Support (IPS), sustainment planning, and logistics coordination

Excellent organization, communication, and analytical skills

Desire to grow into a managing complex software and hardware sustainment projects under the System Support Activity (SSA) Required Development Path (within 18 months):

Candidates must complete the following Defense Acquisition University (DAU) coursework within 18 months of hire:

PMT 0140 - Leading Projects and Teams

CLB 016 - Introduction to Earned Value Management

LOG 1000 - Life Cycle Logistics Fundamentals

PMT 2500 or 3500 - Applied Project Management (or equivalent per DoD guidelines) Preferred Certifications and Experience:

PMI-SP® (Scheduling Professional)

Microsoft Project Certification

PMP® (Project Management Professional)

Familiarity with Navy support systems, sustainment engineering, or technical refresh environments

Experience supporting defense programs, especially under a System Support Activity framework