Schedules Manager – Top Secret Clearance | Norfolk, VA

Cambridge International Systems Inc • Norfolk, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security. We are currently seeking a Schedules Manager to support operations in Norfolk, VA. This is a full-time, CONUS position requiring an active DoD Top Secret clearance. This position is contingent upon contract award with an expected award date of March 2026.

Requirements

• BS + 5 years of experience in scheduling, project coordination, operations planning, or a related role within government, defense, or regulated environments.
• Experience using scheduling or project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• Must have a current and active DoD Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a SCI.
• Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, or engineering project environments.
• Experience supporting integrated schedules or multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support program execution by maintaining and updating project schedules in coordination with engineering, operations, and project management teams.
• Track key milestones, dependencies, and deliverables to help ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Facilitate regular schedule reviews with project stakeholders to capture updates, risks, and changes.
• Assist in identifying scheduling conflicts and support efforts to deconflict tasks across teams and sites.
• Maintain scheduling tools, trackers, and reports to provide visibility into progress and upcoming activities.
• Prepare routine schedule status updates, briefings, and documentation for internal leadership and customers.
• Support basic schedule change documentation, version control, and coordination with program management.
• Gain working knowledge of project workflows, DevSecOps environments, and customer operations to support continuous process improvement.
• Provide administrative and coordination support during proposal efforts or critical project timelines as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
• 401(k) immediate vesting and match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Generous tuition & training support
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on and performance-based bonuses
• Employee referral program
• Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees