Project Scheduler

Are you a detail-oriented professional who thrives on keeping complex projects on track and driving results? Peraton, a leading provider of trusted solutions for national security and government missions, is seeking a motivated Project Scheduler to support planning, scheduling, and documentation for a dynamic and impactful organization.

This hybrid role based in Clinton, TN offers a rare opportunity to work alongside a long-standing team of engineering experts in support of vital product quality and functional testing efforts. You’ll be a key contributor to programs that make a difference, helping ensure mission success across a wide spectrum of national priorities.

Why Join Us?

• Be Part of a Respected Team: Work with highly skilled professionals and subject matter experts in a collaborative environment with strong leadership and technical depth.

• Drive Real Impact: Support the successful execution of engineering projects that serve high-visibility, high-value missions.

• Advance Your Career: Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge scheduling tools and methodologies in a role designed to grow your skills and elevate your career.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule with support for your professional and personal success.

Day to Day Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated master schedules and timelines that support engineering, operations, and customer objectives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—Sales, Engineering, Operations—to create staffing and support plans based on project needs.

• Generate documentation including meeting agendas, project actions, and status reports.

• Track project execution, identify risks, and develop mitigation plans to keep schedules on target.

• Support ongoing business process improvements and propose innovative solutions to boost efficiency.

• Deliver briefings and updates to internal stakeholders and leadership teams.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience or High School diploma/equivalent and 6 years of experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in project management, scheduling, engineering and manufacturing project planning, schedule development and resource allocation. 
• Proficiency in MS Project and schedule planning tools
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop and formulate solutions for problems/issues.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting new product development and launch cycles
• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and other integrated scheduling platforms
• Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and presentation—with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments