Project Controller/Scheduler

DecisionPoint | Cortek

32d • Remote

About The Position

DecisionPoint seeks a Project Controller/Scheduler to support a large-scale Department of Defense (DoD) enterprise IT program that modernizes, secures, and optimizes global defense information systems. The Project Controller/Scheduler will play a critical role in maintaining project governance and ensuring alignment of cost, schedule, and performance across multiple workstreams. This position supports program management in delivering timely, accurate insight into schedule health and performance trends.
This position is fully remote.
Note: By applying to this position, you acknowledge and consent to having your resume included in an active competitive government contract bid.

Requirements

• Must hold an active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting large-scale federal or defense programs in project control, scheduling, or cost/schedule analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and schedule performance reporting.
• Strong analytical and visualization skills with experience using Excel dashboards or Power BI.
• Familiarity with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance best practices.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for leadership.
• Detail-oriented, with strong time management and follow-through.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP).
• Defense Acquisition University (DAU) or equivalent training in project controls or EVM.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that aligns with contract deliverables, milestones, and dependencies.
• Track Earned Value Management (EVM) indicators to monitor cost, schedule, and performance trends.
• Create and maintain milestone dashboards, performance metrics, and executive-level visualizations for internal and customer reporting.
• Coordinate with technical leads and task managers to ensure updates accurately reflect current project status and resource allocations.
• Identify schedule risks, forecast slippages, and recommend mitigation strategies to program leadership.
• Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, and customer briefings with timely data analysis and schedule status updates.
• Maintain schedule data in compliance with DoD and agency-specific program management standards and ensure consistency across subordinate schedules.
• Support delivery planning and reporting specific to CMA mission systems and service delivery activities, ensuring schedule integrity for high-visibility operational functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees