Primavera Project Scheduler/Analyst

Leidos is seeking a Project Scheduling and Analytical expert to support the FAA’s Western Service Area (WSA) within the Engineering Services Terminal Platform. This role is based at the FAA’s Northwest Mountain Regional office in Des Moines, WA.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and analyze project schedules utilizing Primavera.
• Resource load project schedules utilizing Primavera and update budgeted labor units as needed.
• Track all Contractor Acceptance Inspection(s) (CAI), Joint Acceptance Inspection(s) (JAI), and JAI exception items from the Corporate Work Plan (CWP) Portal; assist in handling unsigned or unclosed items.
• Advance data dates monthly for all active project schedules in Primavera.
• Assist the Project Implementation Manager (PIM) in re-baselining project schedules.
• Ensure proper termination of projects and activities, including compiling required documentation, securing signatures, and verifying fund expenditure or return before project closeout.
• Assist in loading the Corporate Work Plan with project team members, leads, and their organization codes for all active projects.
• Provide ad-hoc reports via Excel to the Engineering Services LIFT Program (or successor) by exporting data from Primavera.
• Support data entry, analysis, and verification of project data within the Corporate Work Plan.
• Clean up project schedule data in Primavera using Tableau analysis reports.
• Create and manage schedule templates in the What-If node of Primavera.
• Remove schedules from new projects and attach existing schedule templates in Primavera.
• Ensure proper data integrity within schedules for accurate flow and calculation.
• Create and analyze cost and scheduling reports/charts, including Critical Paths, Milestones, Schedule Variance (Live vs. Baseline), and Budget Variance (Budgeted vs. Actual Resource charges).
• Assist as needed in 3D reporting.
• Support PIM with Corporate Work Plan changes, including adding team members, requesting status changes, and adding comments.

Requirements

• Typically requires a BA degree and 4–8 years of prior relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 2–6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience organizing documentation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and management levels.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance (U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder who has resided in the U.S. for the past 3 years).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
• Previous knowledge of the FAA’s Corporate Work Plan system and associated business platforms.

Pay

Pay Range: $65,650.00 - $118,675.00. The Leidos pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors considered include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, market data, and applicable bargaining agreements.

Benefits

Leidos offers competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement benefits. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.