Project Scheduler - Earned Value Management (EVM) Experience Required

Akima, LLC•Huntsville, AL

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is seeking a detail-oriented Project Scheduler with Earned Value Management (EVM) and resource-loaded scheduling experience. The role manages, analyzes, and maintains the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to support project timelines, milestones, deliverables, contract requirements, and program objectives. The scheduler works with the Program Manager, EV Manager, Analyst, Control Account Managers (CAMs), contractors, and subcontractors to develop, update, and integrate schedules. The position also supports schedule baseline development and revision, schedule impact analysis, corrective action planning, traceability and dependency management, and integration of schedule and resource data with the EVM system. It requires at least 3–5 years of project scheduling experience focused on EVM. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. The role is hybrid. The company describes a supportive environment committed to innovation and diversity, with comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, growth opportunities, and retirement options.

Requirements

At least 3–5 years of project scheduling experience focused on Earned Value Management (EVM).
Strong experience developing, analyzing, tracking, and reporting schedules using scheduling tools such as MS Project, Cobra, Deltek Acumen Fuse, SSI Tools, or Milestones Professional.
Expertise managing and revising Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and understanding Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
Knowledge of vertical and horizontal traceability within project schedules.
Strong analytical skills to identify schedule impacts and recommend corrective actions.
Proficiency with schedule management tools such as MS Project, Cobra, Open Plan, or similar.
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance; clearance requirements are established by the government contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with DoD and DCMA 14-Point IMS Assessments.
Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and schedule baselines.
Revise the IMP and IMS to reflect contract negotiations, internal changes, updated deliverables, or major reviews.
Modify, revise, and maintain intermediate summary and program schedules.
Review and monitor Control Account Manager and subcontractor schedules; analyze their effects on the IMS and address or reconcile discrepancies.
Send monthly status information to CAMs and incorporate it into the IMS using MS Project.
Analyze schedule status and impacts on the overall program.
Collaborate with relevant teams to develop corrective action plans for schedule delays or other issues.
Ensure activities support contract-level milestones outlined in the IMP.
Perform schedule risk assessments of remaining work.
Maintain vertical traceability across all tiers of the IMS so activities align with program scope, goals, and objectives.
Track key program activities and maintain horizontal dependencies using schedule links.
Work with the EVM Analyst to incorporate the IMS and resource data into the EVM system (Cobra) for the entire scope of work.
Distribute accurate schedule information to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
Facilitate schedule communication among the Program Manager, CAMs, subcontractors, and other key personnel.