Planner/Scheduler III - Test Development [A-shift]

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! 

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Integrated Master Schedule Development & Maintenance

• Develop, baseline, and maintain comprehensive Integrated Master Schedules for test and launch capital projects, incorporating all phases from concept through commissioning and operational handover

• Decompose project scope into logically sequenced, resource-loaded Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) with clearly defined milestones, critical path, and float analysis

• Establish and maintain schedule baselines in coordination with Program Managers, Project Engineers, and Construction Management teams

• Integrate sub-tier contractor and supplier schedules into the program-level IMS, ensuring alignment and traceability across all contributing work packages

Critical Path & Risk Analysis

• Perform rigorous critical path method (CPM) analysis to identify schedule drivers, near-critical paths, and areas of schedule risk

• Conduct schedule risk analysis (SRA) using probabilistic methods (e.g., Monte Carlo simulation) to quantify schedule confidence levels and support realistic milestone commitments

• Identify schedule threats and opportunities early; develop and track mitigation actions in collaboration with project stakeholders

• Support development of Schedule Risk and Opportunity Registers, maintaining alignment with the project risk management framework

Earned Value & Performance Measurement

• Support or lead Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and reporting for capital projects, including performance measurement baseline (PMB) establishment, variance analysis (SV, SPI), and Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasting

• Prepare and present Schedule Performance Index (SPI) trend analysis and critical path impact assessments to program leadership and internal customers

• Generate weekly and monthly schedule status reports, variance analysis narratives, and corrective action plans for internal and external stakeholders

Capital Project Planning Integration

• Collaborate with Facilities, Construction Management, and Infrastructure teams to integrate civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and systems installation activities into cohesive project schedules

• Coordinate schedule inputs for long-lead procurement, permitting, regulatory approvals, safety reviews, and test readiness milestones specific to launch and test site development

• Support Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and other formal gate reviews with schedule data packages and milestone trend analysis

• Align capital project schedules with vehicle development program schedules to ensure ground infrastructure is delivered in support of test and launch commitments

Cross-Functional Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary scheduling interface between Program Management, Engineering, Construction, Test Operations, Safety, and Launch Site Operations teams

• Facilitate schedule integration meetings, schedule status reviews, and look-ahead planning sessions with cross-functional stakeholders

• Provide schedule guidance, training, and oversight to junior planners and project team members contributing schedule data

• Communicate schedule status, risks, and impacts with clarity and confidence to audiences ranging from working-level teams to executive leadership

Process Improvement & Standards

• Champion scheduling best practices, tools standardization, and process improvements across the test and launch capital projects portfolio

• Develop and implement scheduling procedures, work instructions, and templates consistent with industry standards (e.g., DCMA 14-Point Assessment criteria, GAO Schedule Assessment Guide)

• Support maturation of Blue Origin's scheduling capability through lessons learned documentation, toolset enhancements, and mentorship of less experienced schedulers

Required Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred

• Experience:

• Level 3: Minimum 8 years of progressive master scheduling experience on complex capital, aerospace, defense, or infrastructure programs

• Level 4: Minimum 12 years of progressive experience, including demonstrated leadership of schedule functions on major capital or launch/test facility programs

• Technical Skills:

• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project for development and management of large, resource-loaded integrated master schedules

• Strong working knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and performance measurement baseline processes

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for schedule analysis, dashboarding, and reporting

• Demonstrated experience applying Critical Path Method (CPM) and schedule risk analysis techniques including Monte Carlo simulation tools (e.g., Acumen Fuse, Oracle Risk Analysis, @Risk)

• Familiarity with WBS development, logic network building, resource loading, and baseline change control processes

• Working knowledge of capital project delivery processes including design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and systems integration in a launch or test facility context

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience scheduling aerospace test facility, launch complex, or propulsion test stand construction and activation projects

• Familiarity with NASA, DOD, or FAA launch site regulatory and safety review processes and their schedule implications

• Experience working within a DCMA-compliant or EVMS-certified program environment

• PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional), PMP, or AACE PSP certification

• Exposure to Agile or hybrid project management environments integrating hardware development with infrastructure delivery

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $104,027.00 - $145,637.10

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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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