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Program Scheduler III – Blue Ring (Top Secret Clearance Preferred)

Blue Origin
WA - Landmark (Ride East), United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jun 2026
💰 $156,883/yr($102,721/yr$156,883/yr)

About the role

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

Reporting to the PMO Leader for our Blue National Security (BNS) Business Unit, you will be at the forefront of humanity's next great adventure. As a Program Scheduler, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of space exploration by developing and maintaining the roadmaps that guide our ambitious projects from concept to reality.

We're not just building spacecraft—we're building the foundation for humanity's expansion beyond Earth. Your expertise in program scheduling will directly contribute to increasing the speed and efficiency of our groundbreaking programs, ensuring the timely delivery of critical data and schedules that drive our company's most important business decisions.

Are you ready to apply your technical expertise, leadership skills, and unwavering commitment to quality to make safe human spaceflight possible? Your passion for our mission isn't just desired—it's essential to our success!

Special Mentions:

  • Career Growth Opportunity: Work alongside industry pioneers and visionaries
  • Travel: Experience our cutting-edge facilities with up to 10% travel
  • Relocation Support: Comprehensive relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
  • Impact: Your work will directly contribute to humanity's future in space
  • Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret Clearance (preferred) or ability to obtain future clearance

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Pioneer Program Development: Develop and maintain Program Schedules within the Integrated Master Schedule that will guide humanity's next steps in space
  • Strategic Resource Management: Partner with technical leadership across Blue to support resource loading of schedules and analyze requirements needed to achieve historic milestones
  • Drive Change Management: Support initiatives that keep our programs agile and responsive, incorporating approved baseline changes into the schedule
  • Lead Critical Reviews: Orchestrate reviews that capture updates from collaborators, ensure schedule health, and analyze logic for accuracy—providing program leadership with vital insights into status, risks, and mitigation strategies
  • Financial Integration: Collaborate closely with Program Cost Analysts to maintain coordinated cost and schedule plans that facilitate program budgeting and cost analysis
  • Innovation Leadership: Work with PP&C counterparts across business units to develop new or improved methods of building, analyzing, and reporting our schedules and schedule performance

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Project Management, or Engineering
  • Experience with integrated master schedules with resource loading using Primavera (P6), Open Plan, MS Project, or other software
  • Experience and comfort with working in ambiguous environments and situations
  • Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
  • 5+ years of experience in program scheduling/planning and controls
  • Strong computer skills (MS Excel, MS Project)
  • Outstanding communication skills in technical work environments

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in aerospace research & development and manufacturing environments
  • Expert user of Primavera P6, MS Project
  • Experience with EVM-required contracts
  • Experience with writing code for Redash or Databricks
  • Experience with Tableau or Power BI setup
  • Experience with Schedule Risk Analysis
  • Successful support of programs through DCMA/DCAA, joint site surveillance, or other government audits
  • Proposal support including translation of BOEs into IMS's upon award
  • MBA, or Project Management certification (PMP/Certified Project Manager)
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance


 

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $102,721.00 - $143,809.05 WA applicants is $112,059.00 - $156,882.60

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