Master Scheduler

Leidos•Odenton, MD

1d•$82,550 - $149,225

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Integrated Master Scheduler to join GSM-O II, Integration Services. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in coordinating project timelines, resources, and activities to ensure excellence in program execution. This position requires excellent communication skills, a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment to ensure schedule integrity, alignment with contractual requirements, and proactive identification of risks impacting cost, schedule, and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Must hold an active Secret clearance
Extensive experience developing and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for complex programs.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Project and scheduling analytics skills.
Intermediate to advanced expertise using Structured Solutions Inc. (SSI) Tools for Microsoft Project
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical, programmatic, and leadership teams.
Ability to work independently, take ownership of the Master Schedule, and manage competing priorities.
Demonstrated success working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Strong command of advanced scheduling practices, including:
Schedule status processes
Resource Loaded Networks
Cost and schedule integration
14-Point Analysis and schedule health assessments
Critical Path Method (CPM) and float management
Schedule execution metrics (BEI, CEI, CPLI, SV, SPI, etc.)
Schedule risk modeling and Monte Carlo simulations
Baseline change control governance
U.S. Citizenship required.
Active Secret clearance required, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

Prior Experience supporting Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification
Scheduling Professional (SP) certification

Responsibilities

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in program management and scheduling tools to identify, track, and report key milestones and contract deliverables across multiple programs.
Develop, maintain, and analyze resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) using sound scheduling theory and industry best practices.
Establish and manage scheduling business rhythms, including baseline development, schedule reviews, and supporting artifacts required to meet contractual and programmatic obligations.
Monitor schedule performance against approved baselines, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and delivery objectives.
Create, maintain, and publish accurate Master Schedules that clearly define tasks, resources, dependencies, and timelines required to meet customer-defined milestones.
Ensure accurate representation within the IMS of major milestones, decision points, and key lifecycle events.
Determine and analyze the critical path, task sequencing, and dependencies to proactively mitigate schedule risks.
Conduct “what-if” and scenario-based analyses to assess alternative execution paths, evaluate impacts, and support leadership decision-making.
Implement and enforce schedule version control, configuration management, and change control processes to maintain schedule integrity and traceability.
Support schedule estimating and forecasting activities by collecting input from stakeholders and updating work estimates as needed.
Generate and present schedule performance reports, including planned versus actual analysis and variance explanations to support corrective action planning.
Contribute to risk mitigation and issue resolution efforts through proactive schedule analysis and collaboration with program teams.
Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives, providing scheduling expertise as required.
Regularly assess program metrics and provide actionable insights to Program Managers to ensure program objectives and support requirements are met.