Senior Program Scheduler EVMS Analyst

Galapagos•Albuquerque, NM

6d•$145,000 - $158,000

About The Position

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly motivated and well-qualified Senior Program Scheduler / EVMS Analyst to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This role is responsible for developing, supporting, and integrating program plans and schedules, while ensuring full compliance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements. The selected candidate will lead the development and maintenance of detailed program schedules, coordinate and integrate multiple work plans, and ensure all activities align with established scheduling policies and are accurately reflected in the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

Requirements

Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility
10+ years of relevant DoD experience, including hands-on program scheduling and acquisition support.
5–7 years of experience supporting SAP/SCI environments, with work performed within the last five (5) years
Must be willing to consent to and successfully complete a Government Counterintelligence Scope Polygraph, if required
Experience working within a government acquisition organization, including schedule support for cost, technical, and program management functions
Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Project, including advanced scheduling, critical path analysis, and EVM integration
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project Server implementation and administration
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and meet competing deadlines in a high-tempo environment
Ability to convey complex technical and programmatic information in a clear, simplified manner
Self-starter with minimal supervision requirements and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present concepts, plans, and recommendations
Familiarity with system design, development, and manufacturing efforts governed by DoD contracts, specifications, and standards
Master of Arts/Master of Science/Master of Engineering (MA/MS/ME) degree
Relevant work experience and training may be considered in lieu of a degree
Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a space acquisition environment (highly desired)

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and analyze compliant Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) supporting DoD and SAP/SCI programs
Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to develop schedules that support accurate performance metrics, analysis, and corrective action planning
Organize project activities into a logical sequence with valid predecessors and successors to identify a realistic and defensible critical path
Align schedule tasks with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements to support resource tracking and performance measurement
Ensure schedules implement program requirements necessary to meet life-cycle phase entry and exit criteria, including proper application of Earned Value Techniques and routine status updates
Analyze existing project schedules and provide expert guidance on restructuring, critical path optimization, and workaround strategies to meet program objectives
Validate schedule accuracy in forecasting and projecting milestone achievement and overall program performance
Implement and manage an MS Project Server environment, providing a consolidated master schedule for all active programs
Develop and document scheduling processes and procedures to institutionalize standard operating practices across program and management teams
Communicate complex schedule, risk, and performance data clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proactively identify and mitigate schedule risks through forward-looking analysis rather than reactive correction