Journeyman Project Scheduler (Finance)

Position: Journeyman Project Scheduler
Location: Ridgecrest, CA (TARIF Program)
Employer: Saalex Solutions, Inc.
Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Employment Type: Full-Time / On-Site

Overview:

Saalex Solutions, Inc., a premier engineering and logistics services company supporting the Navy's TCTS and TARIF efforts, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Scheduler to support planning and execution activities under the System Support Activity (SSA) at TARIF in Ridgecrest, CA. This is an ideal opportunity for a junior-level candidate with foundational scheduling experience and a desire to grow into managing complex hardware and software sustainment projects in a fast-paced defense environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support development and maintenance of detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project, in alignment with SSA lifecycle planning and TARIF fielding timelines
• Assist in building and managing granular-level Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) tied to product support, technical refreshes, and fielding operations
• Coordinate with logistics specialists, system engineers, and sustainment leads to ensure accurate task sequencing, dependencies, and milestone visibility
• Track progress against planned activities and highlight risks, slippage, and required mitigations
• Support creation and integration of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and related tracking tools
• Prepare data for recurring schedule updates, leadership briefings, and status meetings

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• 1-3 years of experience in project scheduling, planning, or coordination
• Proficient with Microsoft Project, including task linking, constraints, and milestone creation
• Ability to interpret and contribute to WBS structures aligned with DoD program requirements
• Strong interest in learning Integrated Product Support (IPS), sustainment planning, and logistics coordination
• Excellent organization, communication, and analytical skills
• Desire to grow into a managing complex software and hardware sustainment projects under the System Support Activity (SSA)

Required Development Path (within 18 months):

Candidates must complete the following Defense Acquisition University (DAU) coursework within 18 months of hire:

• PMT 0140 - Leading Projects and Teams
• CLB 016 - Introduction to Earned Value Management
• LOG 1000 - Life Cycle Logistics Fundamentals
• PMT 2500 or 3500 - Applied Project Management (or equivalent per DoD guidelines)

Preferred Certifications and Experience:

• PMI-SP® (Scheduling Professional)
• Microsoft Project Certification
• PMP® (Project Management Professional)
• Familiarity with Navy support systems, sustainment engineering, or technical refresh environments
• Experience supporting defense programs, especially under a System Support Activity framework