Program Scheduler

Meet Slingshot

At Slingshot Aerospace,we'reon a mission to make space safer and more securefor everyone. Our work directlyimpactsglobal security, disaster response, climate monitoring, and the critical infrastructure that connects our world.We'rea team of builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers who believe that the next generation of space operations will be powered by better data and smarter software. We move fast,we'renot afraid to fail, and we believe the best ideas can come from anywhere-whetheryou'rein engineering, sales, product, or operations. If you want to work on something that truly matters, with people who care deeply about the impactwe'remaking and help shape the future of an industrythat'sjust getting started,you'rein the right place.

What You'll Be Launching

This Program Scheduler plays a critical role within the Program Management Office and Program Controls function by developing andmaintainingIntegrated Master Schedules that enable successful execution of government programs. In this role, you will own critical path analysis,monitorperformance against schedule baselines, and proactivelyidentifyschedule risks before theyimpactdelivery. By translating planned effort into measurable schedule performance and forecasting potential outcomes, you will provide program leadership and government stakeholders with clear visibility into program health. Working closely with Program Managers, you will help integrate multiple project schedules into a cohesive program-level view whilemaintainingindependent ownership of schedule integrity.

We'rebuilding a team of sharp, creative people who love solving hard problems. We value curiosity over ego, initiative over waiting for permission, and people who genuinely care about doinggreat work. Bring yourexpertise, your fresh ideas, and your drive-we'llbring the rocket fuel.

Your Mission (Should you choose to accept it)

• Build andmaintainresource-loaded schedules in Microsoft Project aligned to contractual baselines

• Perform ongoing critical path analysis and clearly communicate impacts of changes to scope, resources, or priorities

• Conduct variance analysis todetermineroot causes and recommend mitigation strategies

• Identifyleading indicators of schedule risk and escalate material concerns early

• Support integration of cost and schedule data to ensure alignment across program controls

• Prepare schedule artifacts and reportingrequiredfor customer deliverables

• Ensure schedule configuration control and data accuracy across systems

• Collaborate cross-functionally with technical, finance, and operations stakeholders tomaintainschedule realism

• Contribute to continuous improvement of scheduling and program controls processes

Pre-flight Checklist

• 3-8 years of scheduling, planning, or program controls experience depending on level, or equivalent experience

• Experience supporting government contracting programs

• Demonstratedexperience developing andmaintainingIntegrated Master Schedules

• Strongproficiencyin Microsoft Project

• Deep understanding of critical pathmethodologyand schedule logic development

• Experience analyzing SPI, CPI, and related performance metrics

• Proven ability toidentifyand proactively manage schedule risks

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Bonus Cargo

• Experience delivering schedules and schedule analysis directly to U.S. government customers

• Experience integrating multiple project schedules into a Master Program Schedule

• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems

• Experience using Jira, Project Interconnect, or similar project tracking and integration tools to link development tasks with program schedules.

• Active or prior security clearance

• Professional certification such as PMP, EVP, or related credential

We'rebuilding a constellation here, not looking for identical satellites. Every member of the team brings different capabilities to the same mission. If your orbit intersects with ours andyou'remission-ready, send it.

US-based Candidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of the following U.S. states: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OR, RI, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, and WI. We are unable to consider candidatesresidingin other U.S. statesat this time.

Internationally-basedCandidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of the following locations: United Kingdom. We are unable to consider candidatesresidingin other countriesat this time.