Production Control Planner Scheduler

Company: Leidos
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos’ Defense Systems Colorado Manufacturing Facility is seeking a talented Production Control Planner Scheduler to join our team located in Colorado Springs, CO. This position will be planning and managing timelines and will maintain a production schedule for assigned programs. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here ! Are you ready to make an impact? Apply and share your resume with us today! Primary Responsibilities Planning and managing timelines for manufacturing processes to ensure timely production and delivery of goods. Manage order demand for assigned programs within CostPoint (Inventory Reservations CMR, or MRP). Maintain a 6 week production schedule for assigned programs using Microsoft Project and Deltek Cost Point. Interact with internal departments to coordinate execution of production schedule. Print Manufacturing Orders in support of production schedule. Create and track Purchase Order delivery schedule. Conduct status meetings with internal and external customers. Perform capacity analysis for required equipment and coordinate its use. Work continually to drive improvements to on time delivery. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in logistics or business with at least 4 years in a production planning role with use of an EPR system (CostPoint Preferred). Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Experience in using an MES. Previous experience using Microsoft Project. Strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to lead meetings. Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance. Preferred Qualifications 5 years of prior relevant experience or a Masters degree with 2-4 years experience. A working knowledge of Deltek CostPoint. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Project. Experience using Solumina MES. Prior experience with multi-resource scheduling (Experience in a CNC machining environment is a plus). Active Secret clearance. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: January 2, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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