Program Scheduler III – Blue Ring

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 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)

Base Pay Range for:

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

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here .

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