EVM Project Scheduler

Booz Allen Hamilton•Chantilly, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced, disciplined, and driven project scheduler to develop, maintain, and analyze the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) on a newly awarded program as part of Booz Allen’s Earned Value Management (EVM) team. As an EVM Project Scheduler, you will collaborate directly with the Project Cost Analyst and work closely with a variety of project management personnel to ensure schedule alignment with project milestones and objectives, perform schedule analysis to identify and mitigate risks, instill appropriate change management and control, and prepare EVM metrics and status reports. You will also conduct regular schedule reviews, validate schedule data integration, contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with industry standards for project scheduling. Your effort will span from supporting program startup and planning activities to facilitating the monthly business rhythm throughout the execution lifecycle. We offer growth opportunities to facilitate on-program EVM training or coaching and acquiring role-related certifications such as the PMP and EVP exist to enhance career development.

Requirements

Experience in a professional program planning or project scheduling role
Experience with industry-standard scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project
Experience with Critical Path Analysis
Experience on a program with EIA-748 Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements
Ability to perform detailed schedule analysis and variance reporting
Ability to present complex data to non-technical stakeholders
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with large-scale projects in industries such as defense, aerospace, or IT
Experience with Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs)
Experience running and reporting on Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs)
Experience with DCMA 14-Point and DCMA EV Compliance Metrics (DECM)
Experience with Microsoft Excel formulas and pivot tables
Experience with Agile methodology and Atlassian tools, including JIRA and Confluence
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplemental (DFARS)
Possession of excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
Professional Certification such as PMP, PMI-SP, or EVM Certification

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and analyze the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
Collaborate directly with the Project Cost Analyst and work closely with a variety of project management personnel.
Ensure schedule alignment with project milestones and objectives.
Perform schedule analysis to identify and mitigate risks.
Instill appropriate change management and control.
Prepare EVM metrics and status reports.
Conduct regular schedule reviews.
Validate schedule data integration.
Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with industry standards for project scheduling.
Support program startup and planning activities.
Facilitate the monthly business rhythm throughout the execution lifecycle.