JOB SUMMARY:The Project Scheduler is a critical financial management professional embedded within the Program Management Office, serves as the owner of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for the contract program, supporting enterprise IT and O&M activities. This role ensures schedule accuracy, resource alignment, and execution transparency across a high-volume operational environment.
This role demands deep proficiency with government scheduling requirements and change, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven defense program environment. The successful candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented professional with an uncompromising commitment to data accuracy and maintaining awareness of critical path.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:- Own, maintain, and govern the Integrated Master Schedule supporting large number of O&M projects per month.
- Lead consolidation of project schedules across multiple technical and operational teams.
- Exercise authority over schedule-driven resource allocation across concurrent projects.
- Provide immediate scheduling and data support to delivery team leads.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all schedule inputs, dependencies, and milestones.
- Analyze schedule risks, critical paths, and variances; recommend corrective actions.
- Produce schedule reports, metrics, and briefings for program leadership and government stakeholders.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:- 5+ years of experience in project scheduling, business process analysis, or program control in a federal IT environment
- Expert-level experience managing Integrated Master Schedules for large complex programs
- Proficiency with enterprise scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience supporting O&M or IT service delivery programs
- Strong understanding of resource loading, dependency management, and critical path analysis
- Experience ensuring data quality and governance across schedule inputs
- Ability to support high-tempo operational environments with concurrent project execution
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills for coordinating across program
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
- Operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment using hands and fingers.
- Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through electronic means.
- Occasionally move about the office to access files, office equipment, and meeting spaces.
- Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds as needed.
- Maintain specific vision abilities, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:This position is performed within a
secure, classified workspace. Employees must comply with all applicable security protocols and access control procedures, including restrictions on personal electronic devices and the handling of sensitive information.
Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.
Estimated Pay Range
$125,000-$145,000 USD
The Perks- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
- Competitive Compensation
- Training and development programs
- Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
- Collaborative and cool culture
- Work-life balance and generous paid time off