Project Scheduler

CGI Deutschland • Fairfax, VA

135d • $69,700 - $169,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

CGI is in the top 5 largest global IT companies spread across 40 countries with endless opportunities to expand and grow. As a CGI Federal Member, you have the opportunity to be a shareholder at CGI and join a family of 75,000 members strong. CGI Federal has an exciting opportunity for a Master Scheduler supporting a shared services PMO. You will be a key member of the PMO team on a dynamic, fast-paced FAA project. The Master Scheduler is responsible for creating and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for a project that includes development work and multiple concurrent implementations. You will work directly with senior leadership to identify risks and integrate agile methodologies. This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Requirements

• Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, US citizenship is required.
• Experience in creating and managing resource loaded schedules, Gantt charts and dependencies.
• Knowledge and experience in schedule quality analysis.
• Knowledge and experience performing critical path analysis of schedules within MS Project or other tools.
• Ability to develop fully networked schedules using predecessors and successors along with effective activity duration affording discreet progress measurement.
• Outstanding reporting skills, e.g. graphical presentation, advanced Microsoft Excel skills (charts, pivot tables).
• Advanced MS Project skills (knowledge of macros), including the ability to create custom views in MS Project, and an understanding of the relationships among WBS/IMS/PWS/CLIN in Federal contracting.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail coupled with effective analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Ability to establish working relations at all organizational levels and demonstrate ability to diplomatically and effectively deal with government officials and program office stakeholders.
• Self-motivator with ability to work as part of a team or independently with little supervision or direction.
• Ability to balance and prioritize many diverse tasks at once.
• Experience in establishing new processes.

Nice To Haves

• Scheduling experience with a strong project management background and understanding of project management processes.
• Experience integrating SELC review gates into an IMS supporting project lifecycle implementation teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the creation and maintenance of the project integrated master schedule in accordance with the government task order by collaborating with the architecture, development, and service delivery teams.
• Read and understand the Task Order and have a strong ability to demonstrate its relationship to the master schedule for all agencies and on all activities.
• Ability to integrate IMS with Agile methodologies, aligning the master schedule to the product releases.
• Review schedule activities, status, and results with PM and Service Delivery Managers as it relates to solution build and cutover of 70+ government Agencies.
• Create and update resource loaded schedules using MS Project.
• Implement baseline changes into the IMS by collaborating with applicable stakeholders.
• Apply recognized industry best scheduling practices to develop and maintain program schedules.
• Identify, develop and implement processes to improve scheduling and coordination efforts.
• Support weekly, monthly, and quarterly report requests as it relates to the IMS.
• Lead recurring IMS review with the client and oversee internal prep sessions as needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; resource must have an attention to detail and be comfortable thoroughly reviewing their work before submission.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category.
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible professionals.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid Federal Holidays.
• Health & Welfare Benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services