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Master Planner Principal - Program Scheduler

BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems logoBAE Systems Space & Mission Systems$101,398–$172,377/yrWestminster, Colorado, United StatesFull-timePosted 3w ago

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This posting states $101k–$172k a year. Open program manager jobs in Colorado post a median of $155k a year, the middle half $133k–$180k, across 120 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.

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About the job

</br><b>Job Description </b></br><p>Working as a Master Program Planner at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high-tech team of people developing innovative products for the Aerospace and Defense industry. You will be responsible for developing a multi-year plan that the team must follow to produce the customer deliverable.

You will coordinate the schedule across all the work centers and incorporate the work into the Program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). You will maintain the schedule on a weekly basis. This position will work from our beautiful Colorado location.<br><br>A Master Program Planner Principal applies extensive expertise, and has full knowledge of related disciplines.

Develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives. Work is performed without appreciable direction. Effects of decisions are long-lasting and heavily influence the future course of the organization. May function in a project leadership role.

Serves as consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to policies, plans and objectives.

May interact with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.<br><br>The Finance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers the expertise and business acumen to increase value across the enterprise by providing actionable information with recommendations and opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.</p><br><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong><br> <ul><li>BS/BA degree and 6 or more years of work experience.</li><li>Demonstrates knowledge and proven experience in utilizing business principles, concepts, practices, and standards.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and presentation skills are required.</li><li>Ability to work in a team setting, coordinating group initiatives in order to bring a project to completion.</li><li>Must have a positive attitude and be willing to take initiative.</li><li>Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.</li><li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.

Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.</li><li>Perform other duties as necessary.</li></ul> <p><strong>On-Site Work Environment: </strong>This position requires regular in-person engagement by working <strong>on-site three or more days </strong>each normally scheduled week in the primary work location.

Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.</p><br><strong>Working Conditions:</strong><br> <ul><li>Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. </li></ul></br></br><b>Required Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree plus 6 or more years related experience. </li><li paraeid="{972278b8-39b1-45d9-a271-8d862d7b8b67}{186}" paraid="328890589">Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience.

Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. </li><li>Demonstrates knowledge and proven experience in utilizing business principles, concepts, practices, and standards.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and presentation skills are required.</li><li>Ability to work in a team setting, coordinating group initiatives in order to bring a project to completion.</li><li>Must have a positive attitude and be willing to take initiative.</li></ul><span style="color:#ffffff;">#LI-LO1</span><p>A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position.

However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access. </p></br></br><b>Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul><li>Experience using MS Project and Excel, along with other MS Office Products.</li></ul><br><br><b>Pay Information</b><br>Full-Time Salary Range: $101398 - $172377<br><br>Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures.

However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. <br><br>Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being.

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.

Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.

Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.<br></br></br><b>About BAE Systems, Inc.</b></br>BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions.

As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team - making a big impact on a global scale.

At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.<br><br>Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers.

We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.<br><br>This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days.

The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.<br><br>Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

From BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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