Integrated Master Scheduler (IMS)

QED Systems LLC•Fort Belvoir, VA

4d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

QED Systems, LLC is recruiting an Integrated Master Scheduler to support Project Manager Terrestrial Sensors (PM TS) at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The position is co-located with the customer and other contractors in Government office spaces. The scheduler organizes and coordinates the development and maintenance of the program-level Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), analyzes schedule performance, and advises and mentors program staff on scheduling. Less than 10% travel is expected. This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday position, with flexibility around core hours; travel may occur outside normal core hours. The role requires an active Secret clearance and either a bachelor’s degree with at least five years of scheduling experience supporting Major Acquisition Systems and familiarity with Defense Acquisition, an additional five years of related experience in lieu of a degree, or a related master’s degree with two years of experience. The estimated annual salary range is $100,000 to $120,000, with the final offer depending on relevant skills, experience, location, and other factors.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of working experience in a scheduling role supporting Major Acquisition Systems, with familiarity with Defense Acquisition.
Alternatively, five additional years of related experience may be substituted for the degree.
Alternatively, a master’s degree in a related field and two years of experience is acceptable.
Detail-oriented, with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to think critically and apply analytical methodologies to raw data to present clear and precise recommendations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Access, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Organize and direct work and coordinate efforts related to the design, development, and maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
Apply project management principles to develop large, complex schedules.
Perform program schedule analysis, including metrics, critical path, float, and schedule variances.
Build and maintain a program-level IMS that includes major milestones and deliverables.
Monitor program and project schedule performance, including weekly and monthly variances.
Use GANTT, PERT, milestone charts, earned value management, and other project management techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances.
Act as the scheduling subject matter expert and mentor program staff on scheduling.
Propose processes that support integrated scheduling.