JOB TITLE: Master Planner - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Palmdale, CA
PAY RATE: $140-170/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required; investigation must be within the last 5 years or the candidate must be enrolled in CE. No special access needed to start.

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Provide planning and scheduling support across multiple mission requirements and locations

Develop and maintain components of the Program Integrated Master Schedule, including proposal schedules

Support Statement of Work (SOW) and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development

Advise Program Management on schedule, cost, and delivery impacts

Ensure cross-coordination and communication with IPTs and functional teams

Apply Critical Path Methodology in schedule network development and analysis

Build and refine knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)

Prepare status reports, metrics, and program presentations

Interact with engineering, procurement, contracts, business management, production, and other functions

Work independently, demonstrate strong communication skills, and handle additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

Active Secret Clearance required; investigation must be within the last 5 years or the candidate must be enrolled in CE. No special access needed to start.

Experience with Critical Path scheduling

Knowledge of schedule control processes, proposal development, audits, and project management integration

Hands-on experience with proposal development

Ability to provide risk and opportunity analysis inputs

Proficiency with Deltek Open Plan scheduling tools

Experience supporting Engineering Manufacturing & Development (EMD) programs

Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Demonstrated experience with IPMDAR (Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report)

Ability to work independently across technical teams to understand product requirements

Experience with Capture, R&D, Production scheduling, and cross-functional dependencies

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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