Master Scheduler

Peraton • Annapolis Junction, MD

90d • $112,000 - $179,000

About The Position

As a Master Scheduler for a systems engineering contract, your role is to ensure that the project is fully captured in the IMS while integrating with agile methodology, to the required performance specifications by proactively managing uncertainties. This role requires a strong understanding of scheduling best practices, technical project execution, and contractual obligations. You will build and maintain a program-level IMS, comprised of multiple sub projects, which includes major milestones and deliverables with projected start dates, due dates, schedule status, assigned resources, priorities of work and alignment to Contractor's Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS). You will coordinate and maintain an integrated project schedule that aligns with agile release train stories, develop the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and coordinate the IMS with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Additionally, you will lead cross functional team members in the definition of project tasks, establish task durations, define relationships, impose constraints, and collect weekly status. You will propose processes that will aid Integrated Scheduling and understand the impacts of any changes to program delivery. You will track the critical path in program activities, associated risks, and recommended mitigations in requested schedule and risk reviews. Experience using Microsoft Project to develop high level schedules and graphics utilizing Excel or Power BI to deliver to senior leaders and stakeholders is essential. You will also facilitate client-facing meetings to review the IMS and discuss potential schedule slips and mitigation plans, and leverage comprehensive metrics, customer and stakeholder feedback to assess program performance and risks.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Proven experience with Risk Management.
• Working knowledge of industry standards.
• Ability to facilitate face-to-face meetings and brief the highest levels of the Government Customer PMO and the Program Sponsor.
• Must have excellent communication and written skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently.
• Must possess a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Must have excellent MS Project and Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

• Desired Experience leading Gate Reviews and conducting Risk-based Process Evaluations.
• Desired ITIL certification.
• Desired PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a program-level IMS, comprised of multiple sub projects.
• Coordinate and maintain an integrated project schedule that aligns with agile release train stories.
• Develop the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Coordinate the IMS with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Lead cross functional team members in the definition of project tasks.
• Establish task durations, define relationships, impose constraints, and collect weekly status.
• Propose processes that will aid Integrated Scheduling.
• Track the critical path in program activities, associated risks, and recommended mitigations.
• Experience using Microsoft Project to develop high level schedules and graphics.
• Facilitate client-facing meetings to review the IMS and discuss potential schedule slips.
• Identify, track, and integrate risks into the IMS.
• Leverage comprehensive metrics, customer and stakeholder feedback to assess program performance.
• Lead after-action reviews, leverage performance benchmarking, and introduce best practices.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents.
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap.
• Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree