Scheduler

Scheduler

Requirements

• TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field and 8–12 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience or additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Proven experience in project planning, scheduling, and performance monitoring for complex, multi-disciplinary programs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets, schedules, and key performance indicators to meet contractual and project requirements.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, including cost, schedule, and risk analysis.
• Proficiency in project management software (PMS) such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent tools.
• Skilled in business communications, with the ability to effectively present performance updates and progress reports to stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating across functional areas (technical, finance, contracts) to ensure schedule and cost alignment.
• Knowledge of contract management processes and experience contributing to or managing compliance with contract terms and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools.
• Support Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance using inputs from SAP and other data systems.
• Perform daily resource management, including generation of assignment printouts for technicians and other personnel.
• Maintain schedule baselines and track schedule performance against key project milestones.
• Analyze project status and progress to identify scheduling risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with program management, technical teams, and finance to align schedules with project goals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly status reports with schedule data and analysis.
• Ensure all project schedules comply with internal standards and customer reporting requirements.
• Provide schedule-related input to cost estimating, risk management, and resource planning teams.
• Track actuals versus planned activities and update forecasts accordingly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional), or similar.
• Experience implementing or working in Agile or hybrid project management environments.
• Advanced expertise in risk management, including risk identification, impact analysis, and mitigation planning.
• Experience in stakeholder management, including building relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and customer representatives.
• Strong background in resource planning and change management to support evolving program requirements.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance-based reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or coach project team members, including junior staff and cross-functional contributors.