Scheduler (Job #716)

Responsibilities

Aid product/project teams in creating, integrating, and presenting task-oriented activities in an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using Microsoft Project and Milestone Professional.

Create a detailed IMS for all critical activities pertinent to the team’s success, and deliver IMS data in a clear and concise format in accordance with recognized schedule management methodologies and protocols.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance
• Master's Degree in a specialized field plus a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience OR Bachelor's Degree in a specialized field plus 7 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's Degree in any field with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience OR 15+ years of scheduler experience with at least 2 years in MDAP ACAT I/II programs
• Specialized Degree Field: Project Management, Business Management/Administration or other related field
• Minimum of five consecutive years, within the last ten years, experience as a program scheduler developing and maintaining schedules of complex government or commercial engineering or technical programs (preferably ground combat vehicle systems experience)
• Experience utilizing project management/scheduling tool software suites: Microsoft Project; Milestone Professional; Oracle Primavera; Barbecana Full Monte; and software using Monte Carlo simulation tools
• Regularly and on a recurring basis participating as an active member of a process team in the formulation of integrated project plans, and being directly responsible for representing the activities and tasks of that plan in the form of an integrated schedule
• Wide-ranging past experience working with cross-functional and integrated process teams on complex activities; strong teamwork skills
• Understanding of how to employ participatory leadership techniques and management fundamentals in the process of working with teams in the planning, development, and management of integrated, complex project schedules
• Ability to lead and manage a group when necessary
• Ability to analyze technical requirements, budget and management timelines, mandatory processes and procedures, and leadership guidance, translating them into complex integrated project schedules
• Familiarity with scheduling tools of the trade to include logic and analysis software
• Knowledge of the DoD Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule Preparation and Use Guide; DI-MGMT-81650

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance
• Master's Degree in a specialized field OR Bachelor's Degree in a specialized field OR Bachelor's Degree in any field with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience OR 15+ years of scheduler experience with at least 2 years in MDAP ACAT I/II programs
• Specialized Degree Field: Project Management, Business Management/Administration or other related field
• Minimum of five consecutive years, within the last ten years, experience as a program scheduler developing and maintaining schedules of complex government or commercial engineering or technical programs (preferably ground combat vehicle systems experience)
• Experience utilizing project management/scheduling tool software suites: Microsoft Project; Milestone Professional; Oracle Primavera; Barbecana Full Monte; and software using Monte Carlo simulation tools
• Regularly and on a recurring basis participating as an active member of a process team in the formulation of integrated project plans, and being directly responsible for representing the activities and tasks of that plan in the form of an integrated schedule
• Wide-ranging past experience working with cross-functional and integrated process teams on complex activities; strong teamwork skills
• Understanding of how to employ participatory leadership techniques and management fundamentals in the process of working with teams in the planning, development, and management of integrated, complex project schedules
• Ability to lead and manage a group when necessary
• Ability to analyze technical requirements, budget and management timelines, mandatory processes and procedures, and leadership guidance, translating them into complex integrated project schedules
• Familiarity with scheduling tools of the trade to include logic and analysis software
• Knowledge of the DoD Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule Preparation and Use Guide; DI-MGMT-81650

Skills

• Project Management
• Scheduling
• Microsoft Project
• Milestone Professional
• Oracle Primavera
• Barbecana Full Monte
• Monte Carlo Simulation
• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

About the Role

Defense Acquisition Support Services (DAS) is a Women-Owned Small Business dedicated to supporting the government in achieving mission success through Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA). Established in 2007, DAS focuses on hiring top talent in defense contracting and fostering a culture where each team member receives personalized support to achieve their full potential.

Benefits

• Free Health Care from Aetna
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Employer-Paid Group Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional Development Training