Scheduler / Analyst

Leidos•College Park, GA

1d•$73,450 - $132,775•Hybrid

About The Position

The Leidos NISC IV team is seeking a scheduler/analyst to join the National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC IV) team. The position will be supporting the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Eastern Service Area (ESA) NISC support team with the goal of providing outstanding customer service to FAA customers receiving NISC services throughout the eastern service area. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the NISC IV mission. The NISC IV contract provides technical and scheduling support for projects such as; Air Traffic Control Towers, NAVAIDS, communication systems and other large facilities. This is a hybrid position, most days will be remote. Some days in the College Park, GA office. Position Summary The Scheduler / Analyst supports construction and capital project teams through project scheduling, resource loading, reporting, data analysis, and project coordination activities. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, assigning and monitoring resource utilization, tracking project progress, identifying schedule risks and variances, and supporting project managers with timely reporting, forecasting, and analytical insights to support successful project execution. Using scheduling and reporting tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Excel, the selected candidate will assist in monitoring project performance, maintaining schedule data, and supporting project controls processes across assigned programs and projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, stakeholders, leadership teams, contractors, and cross-functional departments.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting project scheduling, project controls, or project management activities using industry-standard scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Experience maintaining project schedules, tracking milestones, and supporting schedule reporting activities
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability
Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project scheduling experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Effective stakeholder communication and coordination skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and project teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with Tableau or other data visualization/reporting platforms
Experience supporting construction, infrastructure, engineering, or capital improvement projects
Knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling principles and project controls processes

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, including activities, milestones, task dependencies, and logic ties
Track project timelines, monitor schedule performance, and maintain accurate project status information within scheduling systems and databases
Coordinate with project managers, stakeholders, and team members to collect schedule updates and validate project progress
Analyze schedule variances, identify emerging risks or delays, and communicate potential impacts to project leadership
Monitor critical path activities and highlight schedule slippages, delays, and recovery opportunities
Generate recurring and ad hoc schedule, progress, and variance reports for management and stakeholders
Support project controls and change management processes to ensure accurate schedule updates and documentation
Participate in project meetings, program reviews, and regional or national coordination calls to provide scheduling and reporting support
Prepare written reports, project documentation, and status updates for management review
Support continuous improvement of scheduling, reporting, and project tracking processes