The Senior Scheduler prepares, maintains, and analyzes Integrated Master Plans (IMPs) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to meet program objectives

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Generates schedules, disseminates schedule data to the program team, aids in driving the planning process to ensure program schedules accurately reflect how the work is accomplished; and provides performance updates and related data in a format that will aid the team in making sound decisions

· Develops and maintains integrated project schedules to support the execution of the program; ensuring projects are tracked consistently through the life cycle of the program and delivered on time

· Regularly statuses schedules that are currently in execution; works with functional leads and control account managers to obtain accurate schedule and performance data

· Performs schedule risk and critical path analysis as required and assists in resolving critical path and schedule

logic conflicts

· Generates reports for management to include presentation material that can include, but is not limited to, Gantt; PERT; Critical Path; earned value management (EVM) metrics, and related schedule performance data

· Assists the program manager in assessing schedule performance and identifies and facilitates resolution or mitigation planning for critical schedule risks and issues

· Ensures compliance with contractual deliveries as dictated by data item description (DID) and contract data requirements list (CDRL) or similar customer requirements

REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s Degree (B.S. or B.A.) Business, Engineering, or related field and 5-7 years of relevant project planning and scheduling experience; or 10-12 years of project planning and scheduling experience without a degree

· Experience in Accounting, Finance, Program Management or Program Planning & Scheduling

departments, preferably in the defense industry sector

· Experience with Microsoft Office suite and specifically Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Advanced proficiency in project scheduling software (MS Project) and Enterprise Resource Planning (i.e. Costpoint) data integration

· PMI scheduling or project management professional (PMI-PMP)(PMI-SP)

· SECRET Clearance or the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance

SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:

· Ability to communicate, collaborate, and work well with program managers, engineers, functional leads, and senior leadership

· Ability to identify critical data aspects of project schedules and present resolution options to management

· A sharp eye for detail and be a quick learner

· Team Player!

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority / female / disability / veteran