Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Manager

Guidehouse • Tysons Corner, VA

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About The Position

Guidehouse is hiring an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Manager to support Department of War (DoW) programs through IMS leadership, schedule governance, program controls, and executive decision support. The role serves as an advisor to government stakeholders, leading schedule management activities and providing insights to improve program visibility, risk management, and mission outcomes.

The manager will develop, maintain, and govern schedules for complex acquisition, modernization, and enterprise programs; integrate schedules across stakeholders, workstreams, and program offices; and conduct schedule analyses to identify risks and inform decisions. The role also establishes scheduling governance, supports compliance with DCMA 14-Point Assessment criteria and GAO Schedule Assessment Guide best practices, and prepares executive dashboards, reports, briefings, and performance metrics. The position supports program reviews and governance meetings, advises on schedule impacts and corrective actions, and leads scheduling activities in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Online.

Requirements

• Active and maintained Secret federal or DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 10 years of experience supporting federal consulting, DoW programs, Integrated Master Scheduling, program controls, or program management activities.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and governing large, complex Integrated Master Schedules.
• Experience managing multiple schedules across complex program portfolios and coordinating dependencies among numerous stakeholders and workstreams.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Online.
• Demonstrated expertise with DCMA 14-Point Assessment criteria, Critical Path Methodology, float analysis, variance analysis, and GAO Schedule Assessment Guide best practices.
• Experience developing and managing resource-loaded schedules and using schedule analytics for program execution and forecasting.
• Experience developing executive-level dashboards, reports, and briefing materials for senior government leadership.
• Experience supporting program governance, schedule reviews, compliance activities, and executive decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), or similar professional certification.
• Experience supporting Army, Program Executive Office (PEO), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), acquisition, logistics, modernization, or enterprise business system programs.
• Experience supporting Acquisition Category (ACAT), Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), or other large-scale defense acquisition programs.
• Experience implementing or administering Microsoft Project Online enterprise environments.
• Experience creating executive dashboards and performance reporting tools using Power BI, SharePoint, or similar platforms.
• Experience serving as a scheduling Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting multiple programs or portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and govern Integrated Master Schedules supporting complex DoW acquisition, modernization, and enterprise programs.
• Integrate schedules across stakeholders, workstreams, and program offices to align with program objectives and delivery milestones.
• Conduct Critical Path Methodology (CPM), float, variance, and schedule health analyses to identify risks and support decision-making.
• Establish and maintain scheduling governance processes and ensure alignment with DCMA 14-Point Assessment criteria and GAO Schedule Assessment Guide best practices.
• Develop executive dashboards, reports, briefings, and performance metrics communicating schedule performance, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior government leadership.
• Support program reviews, governance meetings, and executive reporting, advising stakeholders on schedule impacts, dependencies, and corrective actions.
• Lead Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Online scheduling activities and support enterprise scheduling environments.
• Develop and manage resource-loaded schedules and use schedule analytics to support program execution and forecasting.
• Support schedule reviews, compliance activities, program governance, and executive decision-making.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
• May be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
• Parental leave and adoption assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
• Health Savings Account and dental/vision and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Student Loan PayDown.
• Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities.
• Skills development and certifications.
• Employee referral program.
• Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
• Emergency back-up childcare program.
• Mobility stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior