Project Scheduler

About the role

The Project Scheduler supports complex, mission-critical programs by providing project planning, scheduling, coordination, and performance monitoring. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules while providing leadership and stakeholders with visibility into project progress, risks, dependencies, and key milestones.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using industry-standard scheduling and project management tools, including task sequencing, dependencies, milestones, and resource planning.
• Monitor project performance and schedule health to identify potential delays, variances, and emerging issues.
• Analyze schedule impacts and collaborate with project teams to develop corrective actions and recovery strategies.
• Identify and manage critical path activities, schedule risks, constraints, and interdependencies.
• Coordinate across project teams to track deliverables, resolve scheduling issues, and support timely completion of action items.
• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and high-level program schedules for stakeholder and leadership review.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and briefings regarding project progress, schedule risks, and upcoming milestones.
• Facilitate scheduling and planning meetings with project managers, technical teams, and stakeholders.
• Communicate schedule changes, dependencies, and project status to stakeholders across organizational levels.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project scheduling processes, tools, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience developing, maintaining, and analyzing complex project schedules.
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, scheduling principles, and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate schedule feasibility, resource constraints, dependencies, and project risks.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex scheduling information clearly.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to proactively identify and support resolution of potential scheduling issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance.

Pay

$52.00 – $57.00 hourly

Schedule

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.