Integrated Master Scheduler (IMS) – Federal Health

rockITdata • Arlington, VA

33d • Remote

About The Position

rockITdata is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Integrated Master Scheduler (IMS) to join our team supporting a mission-critical Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program. This position plays a pivotal role in developing, managing, and maintaining the program’s master schedule, ensuring alignment across multiple workstreams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and understands the nuances of federal healthcare IT initiatives. Outstanding opportunity for significant growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience as a scheduler or project controls analyst on federal programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles (PMBOK, EVM, critical path method).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain a Level 3 Public Trust.

Nice To Haves

• PMP or PMI-SP certification.
• Experience working in Agile or SAFe environments.
• Familiarity with VA-specific tools such as PMAS, Jira, or ServiceNow.
• Prior experience working with system integrators or federal health contractor

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for complex, multi-year VA programs using MS Project or equivalent tools.
• Coordinate inputs from multiple project managers, functional leads, and external partners to ensure accurate schedule alignment and dependency tracking.
• Identify and resolve schedule conflicts, resource constraints, and critical path risks.
• Conduct regular schedule status reviews with VA stakeholders and internal delivery teams.
• Support integrated project planning, Earned Value Management (EVM), and reporting to ensure schedule adherence and performance tracking.
• Generate and present schedule status reports, dashboards, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Incorporate Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methods into scheduling as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with VA PMAS, TMS, and other federal delivery frameworks.

What This Job Offers

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