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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