Master Scheduler

SAIC•Kirtland AFB, NM

22d

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler with hands-on expertise in planning and scheduling using MS Project and experience in program management and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). The position builds and maintains enterprise integrated master schedules (IMS) and roadmaps, program management reviews, technical exchange meetings, milestones, and related requirements. The Master Scheduler works with task order managers and technical experts to identify critical tasks and interdependencies across the program, using the IMS as a day-to-day execution tool to assess progress against program requirements. The role supports multiple task orders and integrates and maintains their schedules within the program-level Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and associated IMS. It works closely with technical experts, project leads, and project managers to plan and manage schedules, monitor and control project activities, manage changes, analyze schedule risks and variances, and recommend corrective actions and mitigation strategies. The position also links critical activities across multiple projects and makes recommendations to key decision-makers on project controls, including work breakdown structure, schedule, and budget or cost.

Requirements

Active Top Secret or DoE Q clearance with SCI eligibility; must be eligible for SCI indoctrination within the first three months of the start date and able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
Bachelor’s degree and five or more years of related experience, or a master’s degree and three or more years of related experience. Four additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
At least two years of experience developing an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using MS Project; advanced MS Project skills are preferred.
Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies.
Experience creating a project baseline for each project, monitoring progress against that baseline, and developing solutions to mitigate schedule risk.
Experience providing impact analysis of schedule changes, identifying schedule variances and opportunities, and proactively developing mitigation strategies for the Project Management team.
Demonstrated expert knowledge of determining the critical path and performing schedule status updates.

Nice To Haves

Advanced MS Project skills.
Three to five years of demonstrated experience managing schedules for enterprise-wide programs and multiple sub-components using MS Project.
Experience with Milestone One and/or Deltek Cobra.

Responsibilities

Provide IMS support to multiple task orders.
Develop, integrate, and maintain multiple schedules within the program-level Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and associated IMS, using them as day-to-day execution tools to assess progress against program requirements.
Work with technical experts, project leads, and project managers to plan, create, and manage project schedules.
Develop solutions to mitigate schedule risk and achieve program goals and objectives.
Execute project management activities, including project plan development, project monitoring and control, and integrated change control.
Make recommendations to influence key decision-makers on project controls, including work breakdown structure, schedule, and budget or cost.
Update schedule status, produce reports, track variances, and recommend corrective action.
Work with others to link critical activities across multiple projects.
Create project baselines and monitor project progress against them.
Analyze the impact of schedule changes, identify schedule variances and opportunities, and proactively develop mitigation strategies for the Project Management team.
Determine the critical path and perform schedule status updates.