Logistics Management Institute

Program Scheduler

Logistics Management Institute$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required to pass government background check.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business or management.
  • 3-8 years of scheduling experience in a professional environment.
  • Expertise in Microsoft Project required for effective task management.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
  • Excellent communication skills to liaise with diverse stakeholders effectively.
  • Ability to solve complex scheduling problems creatively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for various programs.
  • Integrate multiple project schedules using Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools.
  • Monitor and adjust schedules based on progress, changes, or delays.
  • Develop executive-level schedule metrics and comprehensive management reports.
  • Identify and analyze the critical path to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Conduct schedule analysis to compare progress against the baseline plan.
  • Execute 'what if' scenarios to forecast potential scheduling impacts.
  • Participate in program/project meetings to discuss and review schedule statuses.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with federal program management, enhancing public sector experience.
  • Engagement in dynamic, fast-paced environment fostering team collaboration.
  • Access to advanced scheduling tools and methodologies.
  • Potential for career growth within a prestigious federal program office.
Full Job Description
Overview

LMI seeks a Junior to Mid-Level Program Scheduler to support a federal program management office in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

 

Responsibilities
  • Create and maintain Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across programs
  • Integrate schedules across portfolios in the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Tool
  • Monitor progress against the schedule and adjust as necessary to accommodate changes or delays.
  • Develop executive level schedule metrics and management reports.
  • Identify and analyze the critical path.
  • Perform schedule analysis of progress against the baseline plan.
  • Perform “what if” scenarios within the schedules.
  • Attend program/project meetings to discuss and review schedules.
Qualifications
  • Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications; active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation preferred. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, management, finance, or information management
  • 3-8 years of experience in scheduling.
  • Proficiency and expertise in Microsoft Project.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Ability to effectively solve complex problems.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Target salary range: $90,000 - $130,000. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to your skills, experience, education, and/or certifications.

 

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances. 

About Logistics Management Institute

Logistics Management Institute (LMI) is a consulting firm dedicated to improving the management of government. LMI provides leaders with the objective analysis, tools, and programs they need to make informed decisions for their organizations. LMI is a not-for-profit organization that has been providing innovative solutions to complex problems since 1961. LMI serves clients in the federal government, state and local governments, and the private sector.
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