Project Scheduler

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Scheduler to join our project management team in Springfield, VA. In this role, you will work alongside our existing team of schedulers to develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules for Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. This position offers a flexible schedule, providing the opportunity to work both on-site and from home.

Responsibilities

• Create, baseline, and maintain detailed project schedules for IDIQ contracts utilizing MS-Project software.
• Collaborate and work alongside other project schedulers, project managers, and engineering teams to ensure schedule alignment, resource optimization, and accurate forecasting.
• Manage and routinely update the comprehensive projects tracker to facilitate accurate weekly reporting to internal leadership and clients.
• Prepare, review, and formally submit the weekly Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables.
• Generate, analyze, and submit the weekly Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring all timelines, milestones, and critical path dependencies are accurately reflected.
• Monitor project progress against baseline schedules, actively identifying potential delays, bottlenecks, or risks, and recommending corrective actions.
• Participate in regular project review meetings to provide schedule status updates, performance metrics, and insights.
• Ensure all scheduling practices and reports comply with company standards and strict contract requirements.

Requirements

• Proven professional experience as a Project Scheduler with advanced proficiency in MS-Project software.
• Demonstrated experience developing detailed schedules for IDIQ contracts and a strong understanding of managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and CDRL submissions.
• Strong ability to work seamlessly alongside other schedulers and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically for maintaining trackers and presenting weekly reports.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess an active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.

Pay

$90,000 - $100,000 per year.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.