Project Scheduler

Strata-G Solutions•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

At Strata-G, we know it takes talented and dedicated people to deliver solutions for a greater cause, and we consider our employees to be our greatest asset. We are a growing, dynamic organization offering diverse challenges to innovative professionals. We're seeking a highly skilled Project Scheduler to develop and manage integrated schedules supporting the production, fielding, and sustainment of an Army weapon system. This role is critical to ensuring alignment with contractual milestones, government expectations, and mission success. If you're a seasoned Project Scheduler who thrives in complex, multi-partner environments and understands what it takes to keep weapon system programs on track, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field or equivalent experience
4+ years of DoD project scheduling experience
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, including resource loading and critical path analysis
Proven experience developing IMSs for complex defense or technical programs
Strong understanding of weapon system lifecycle phases
Experience integrating and coordinating schedules across multiple subcontractors
Background supporting EVM-compliant programs
Knowledge of schedule risk assessments (SRA) and risk management processes
Experience supporting Army, Navy, Air Force, or Joint Program Office programs
Active or ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (or higher)

Responsibilities

Integrated Master Scheduling
Develop, maintain, and analyze the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using Microsoft Project in accordance with DoD requirements
Build resource-loaded schedules, assigning labor categories, hours, and costs
Integrate subcontractor schedules, milestones, and dependencies into the prime IMS
Establish logical relationships, dependencies, and lead/lag structures to create network-driven schedules
Perform Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis and generate forward-looking schedule forecasts
Program Execution & Performance Analysis
Track schedule performance across production, fielding, and sustainment phases
Conduct schedule variance analysis (SV, SPI) and assess impacts to cost, resources, and milestones
Develop schedule health metrics, risk assessments, and what-if scenarios
Support Earned Value Management (EVM) activities on compliant programs
Identify schedule risks and present mitigation strategies to the Program Manager
Cross-Functional & Government Coordination
Collaborate with program leadership, engineering, logistics, subcontract management, and test teams
Collect task updates, progress metrics, and dependencies from cross-functional teams
Serve as the scheduling interface to the Government Program Office, supporting IPTs and formal reviews
Prepare schedule data and analysis for major program reviews and decision points
Lifecycle Schedule Support
Develop schedules aligned with full weapon system lifecycle activities, including:
Full-Rate Production (FRP)
Fielding and New Equipment Training (NET)
Sustainment, depot maintenance, and configuration management
Technology refresh and obsolescence management
Ensure schedules meet DoD guidance, customer reporting requirements, and contractual deliverables