Master Scheduler
Red Cell Partners
- Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
- Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
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Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building and investing in rapidly scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in three distinct practice areas: healthcare, cyber, and national security. United by a shared sense of duty and deep belief in the power of innovation, Red Cell is developing powerful tools and solutions to address our Nation’s most pressing problems. ABOUT DEFCON AI RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF DISRUPTION. DEFCON AI is an insights company that leverages artificial intelligence, mathematical optimization, data analytics, and software engineering for resilient optimization of complex systems. In today’s dynamically changing world, DEFCON AI’s technology aligns outcomes with operational goals, better decision making, and empowers customers to anticipate assess, and mitigate the impacts of disruptions. About the Role
We are seeking a
Master Scheduler
to establish and own scheduling discipline across complex software programs that span
commercial Agile development and government/defense contracts . This role is responsible for building, maintaining, and evolving
Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
that accurately reflect program scope, dependencies, vendor integrations, milestones, and contractual deliverables. You will serve as a
key development partner and educator , helping teams understand how large, industry-standard programs plan, measure progress, and communicate status in ways that government customers value. This is not a project coordinator role. The position operates at the program level, emphasizing strategic planning and cross-functional alignment across engineering, delivery, and government execution. Key Responsibilities
Integrated Master Scheduling (Primary Focus) Develop, maintain, and own
Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
for complex software programs Translate program requirements, statements of work, and technical scope into executable schedules with clear dependencies and critical paths Multi-sub-contractor integrations Government driven milestones and reviews Identify schedule risks, resource constraints, and dependency conflicts early and communicate them clearly to leadership Agile + Defense Delivery Integration Bridge
commercial Agile delivery practices
with
government program expectations Align sprint level execution with IMS level milestones and contractual deliverables Help teams understand how Agile artifacts (backlogs, increments, releases) map to: Milestone reviews Earned value or progress reporting (as applicable) Government Contracts & Deliverables Support defense contracts by mapping:
Requirements Deliverables Reviews Artifacts Timelines into an integrated, traceable schedule
Partner with program leadership to ensure schedules support compliance, audits, and customer reporting expectations Help teams anticipate what government customers look for in schedule credibility and execution discipline Integrate schedules across:
Internal development teams External vendors and subcontractors Customer provided dependencies
Ensure handoffs, dependencies, and integration points are explicitly captured and tracked Act as the single source of truth for program timelines Tools, Standards & Enablement Own or help select the IMS tooling strategy (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent) Establish scheduling standards, conventions, and best practices Educate teams on:
How large programs use IMS tools Why certain structures and artifacts matter How to use schedules to make decisions (not just report status)
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in program scheduling, program planning, or large-scale project delivery Demonstrated experience building and maintaining
Integrated Master Schedules
for complex programs Strong background supporting
large commercial Agile software development efforts Experience working with:
Multiple vendors Cross-functional engineering teams Complex dependency networks
Experience supporting
government or defense contracts , including understanding of deliverables, milestones, and reporting expectations Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with
Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar IMS platforms , and associated ecosystems Experience supporting DoD or federal acquisition programs Familiarity with:
Requirements traceability Milestone driven delivery models Government reviews and reporting artifacts
Active or prior DoD security clearance Experience educating or coaching teams on program planning best practices What Success Looks Like
Program schedules are realistic, integrated, and trusted by leadership Engineering teams understand how their work maps to contractual milestones Schedule risks are surfaced early, not discovered at the last minute Leadership and customers can clearly see progress, dependencies, and impacts The organization builds durable scheduling discipline that scales with program size Why This Role Is Unique
You will shape how the company plans and executes programs, not just manage dates You’ll bridge the gap between modern Agile delivery and government execution expectations You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, engineers, and customers This role has real influence over how work gets done What We Offer
A fully remote, results-based environment Competitive salary, bonus, and equity package 100% employer paid, comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family Unlimited PTO, with your manager’s approval Flexible work environment where you manage your work day 14 weeks of fully-paid parental leave Salary Range:
$100,000-$150,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors. EEO and Other Employment Information
We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer: You’ll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. We do not include boilerplate application-processing information beyond general legal compliance content. If you have questions about the status of your application or the evaluation process, please contact talent@redcellpartners.com. Red Cell requires its Hiring Platform providers to process your information solely for the purposes described above and in accordance with applicable law. Your information will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes and any applicable legal obligations, after which it will be deleted in accordance with Red Cell’s data retention policies. Interested in building your career at Red Cell Partners? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.
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- English
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