Production Planner

Readiness Delivered. Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers toughest challenges. Our culture is fast-paced and innovative. We are a trusted partneridriven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos has an exciting oppourtunity for a Production Planner with the following job responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for complex programs.
• Ensure compliance with EIA-748 EVMS standards and organizational scheduling best practices.
• Collaborate with Program Managers, Control Account Managers (CAMs), Cost Analysts, and Finance teams to align schedules with program objectives.
• Perform risk assessments, critical path analysis, and variance analysis.
• Provide timely schedule status reporting and support customer reviews.
• Act as a subject matter expert in scheduling theory, tools, and processes.

Position is contingent upon successful contract award.

• Bacheloris degree in business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3i5+ years of experience in program scheduling, preferably in a government or aerospace/defense environment.
• Proficiency in scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of EVMS principles, IMS development, and WBS structures.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• U.S. Citizenship may be required depending on contract/security requirements

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with DoD or Aerospace programs.
• Familiarity with IMP/IMS integration and contract deliverables.
• Ability to lead scheduling teams and mentor junior schedulers

Position is contingent upon successful contract award.

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $90,000-$130,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offeringsifrom commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. i