Scheduler 3 - (MS Project, Primavera, Scheduling)

Akina, Inc.$165K — $195K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 12 years experience as a Scheduler in similar programs and contracts
  • 2 years managing schedules for engineering programs with hardware/software development
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline (or equivalent scheduling experience)
  • Advanced level certification in MS Project or Primavera
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project and project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain resource-loaded project schedules
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure schedules remain up-to-date
  • Utilize MS Project, Primavera, or recommended tools for scheduling
  • Integrate multiple project schedules into a Master Program Schedule
  • Link schedules with investment portfolios and other Integrated Master Plans
  • Develop layered schedules that reflect project progress
  • Maintain status on linkages and dependencies with related projects

Benefits

  • 24 days PTO accrued annually
  • 11 federal holidays observed
  • 401k plan with 100% vested on start date and 10% direct company contribution
  • 100% healthcare coverage for employees and 50% for dependents
  • Educational assistance for college classes and job-related training
Full Job Description
Scheduler 3 - (MS Project, Primavera, Scheduling)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 15-TSK-2.20-004-SCHED3
Location: Fort Meade, Maryland

Description:

Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining detailed resource-loaded schedules for implementation, developmental and operational systems.

Works with developmental and operational teams to develop detailed schedules and assists in keeping these schedules current.

Uses or recommends automated tools such as MS Project, Primavera or program mandated software.

Develops and or modifies project schedules and or the integration of multiple project schedules into an overall Master Program Schedule.

Maintains the overall Master Program /Project Schedule.

Links project schedules with the overarching program, Investment Portfolio, functional area and/or other Integrated Master Plans (IMPs).

Provides hands-on development of layered schedules and IMPs that address how an acquisition project is progressing and how that project contributes to overarching requirements and objectives.

Maintains status on linkages and dependencies with related projects.

Position Required Skills:
  • Utilization of proficient Microsoft Project and PM skills

Position Desired Skills:
  • Certification in either the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) and or Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) is desired.

SCD3 Qualifications:

Twelve (12) years' experience as a Scheduler in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Shall have two (2) years of demonstrated experience managing a schedule for an engineering program involving hardware and software development and multiple sub-components using MS Project or Primavera.

Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Four (4) years of additional scheduling experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

A Master's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to ten (10) years of experience.

Shall have successfully completed an advanced level MS Project or Primavera course and have demonstrated experience with MS Project and or Primavera.

Salary Range: $165k-$195k (Annually)

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.

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