Program Scheduler

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Program Scheduler to manage and integrate master plans and schedules for Department of Defense (DOD). This role involves creating IMP/IMS for projects, coordinating multi-schedule implementations, and working closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders, including customers and subcontractors.

On-Site (Remote hybrid possible) for a project scheduler for DoD projects. The work includes the following functions:

• Developing and managing schedules for all assigned projects at BlackSea Technologies.
• Providing critical path analysis, identifying problem areas, and creating work-around solutions.
• Supporting Program Managers and Directors scheduling graphics for briefings.
• Preparing and submitting monthly reports for internal and external clients. Advising the team on matters affecting project success, schedule and cost impacts, and developing project recovery plans.
• Being a participant in project management teams to assist in meeting project deadlines.
• Developing and maintaining a change management program.
• Identifying out of scope work items and assisting in creating change order requests to be presented to client, including estimated cost and schedule impacts.
• Within area of responsibility, consistently identifying potential project problems or opportunities in a proactive manner, analyzing the issues using all appropriate resources, developing alternatives and arriving at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities.
• Interfacing with internal project teams and external clients.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master's preferred) and 3-5+ years in scheduling, specifically in DOD programs. The degree requirement can be waived for experienced/highly qualified applicants
• Expertise MS Project with a strong ability to develop and manage integrated schedules.
• Skills in identifying critical paths, managing EVMS schedules, and executing resource-loaded schedules.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure on multiple priorities.
• Must be US Citizen.
• DOD (SECRET) Clearance preferred. Applicant must be able to obtain a clearance.

Desired Skills

• Will be able to coordinate day-to-day taskings in the absence of the Program Manager
• Experience in coordinating logistics along with the Supply Chain Manager to reduce and eliminate schedule delays
• Identify areas of the schedule that present a high risk to the on-time completion of the project