Master Planner

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Master Planner for a contract opportunity in Palmdale, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
•Must have an active secret clearance
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Experiences with cost and/or schedule
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams, projects, or programs
• Deliver presentations to leadership, customers, or other stakeholders


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Candidate will assist in the development and maintenance of components of the Program Integrated Master Schedule, including proposal schedule development, review/support Statement of Work and Basis of Estimate development.
• Advises the Program Management team when and if a contractual impact is expected or when critical events have happened, including factors which may impact delivery or cost. Ensure Communication and Cross-coordination with IPTs.
• Candidate will have experience utilizing Critical Path Methodology and how to apply it in schedule network development and analysis.
• Candidate will develop/refine knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM). Position interacts across a variety of program functional organizations such as engineering, procurement, contracts, business management and production.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to work in a team environment.
• Possess ability to prepare status reports, metrics and make presentations as required. Must be self-starter and have demonstrated Program Planning and • Scheduling hands on experience. Additional responsibilities will be assigned as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• Experience working independently across Technical Teams developing a basic level understanding of the technical product
• Experience providing risk and opportunity analysis input
• Experience with Deltek Open Plan Scheduling Tool
• Experience with EVM (Earned Value Management)
• Demonstrated Experience with IPMDAR (Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report)
• Experience with Milestones Professional software
• Experience with Capture, Research & Development, Production Scheduling Requirements and dependencies between functions
• Experience working Engineering Manufacturing and Development (EMD) programs


REQUIRED EDUCATION:
• Accredited HSD/GED

WORK HOURS:
• Full-Time
• 4/10 work schedule
• 1st Shift
 
Job Number: 218387
Job Location: Palmdale, CA
Rate: Up to $130.00 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 05/20/2026
Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Silmese Graves
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: sgraves@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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