Master Scheduler

FedWriters, Inc.

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

FWI is building a team to support the US Census Bureau's 2030 Decennial Census lifecycle by establishing, maintaining, and managing an Integrated Master Schedule across 100+ projects spanning multiple years. As a Master Scheduler, you will develop, integrate, baseline, and maintain the 2030 Census Integrated Master Schedule using Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project Server in accordance with GAO scheduling best practices. FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. Position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

PMI-SP Scheduling Professional Certification OR AACE Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) Certification – REQUIRED
Demonstrated experience using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project to develop, baseline, and monitor schedules
Demonstrated experience leading teams to integrate multiple project schedules into an IMS
Experience managing and implementing multiple baselines over a 5+ year lifecycle using rolling wave concepts
Demonstrated experience developing a product-oriented WBS
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Own the development, integration, and maintenance of the 2030 Census Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) — a complex, multi-year schedule encompassing 100+ individual project and system schedules
Build and baseline resource-loaded schedules in Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project Server following GAO scheduling best practices
Lead weekly schedule status meetings with stakeholders across the Decennial Directorate to track progress and resolve issues
Analyze critical path, schedule variances, resource needs, dependencies, and risks on an ongoing basis
Conduct Schedule Risk Analysis using Monte Carlo simulation methods to support data-driven decision making
Produce weekly and ad hoc reports on schedule health, including GAO Best Practices and DCMA 14-point assessments
Manage schedule change requests through the established Census Bureau change management process
Support Decennial governance boards including the Program Management Governance Board, Risk & Issue Board, and Change Control Board
Develop and maintain the Schedule Management Plan and supporting process documentation
Provide training and guidance to schedule stakeholders at all levels on IMS tools, processes, and best practices