Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Master Scheduler
Clearance : TS / SCI
Location : Annapolis Junction, MD
Job Type : Full-Time
Target Salary Range
- : $75,000 - $115,000
- This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and / or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary
Position Overview
As a Master Scheduler this role requires a strong understanding of scheduling best practices, technical project execution, and contractual obligations.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain a program-level IMS, comprised of multiple sub projects, which includes major milestones and deliverables with projected start dates, due dates, schedule status, assigned resources, priorities of work and alignment to Contractor's Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS)Coordinate and maintain an integrated project schedule that aligns with agile release train storiesDevelop the Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)Coordinate the IMS with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)Lead cross functional team members in the definition of project tasks, establish task durations, define relationships, impose constraints, collect weekly statusPropose processes that will aid Integrated Scheduling and understand the impacts of any changes to program deliveryDevelop process, procedures, and strategy for implementing scheduling best practicesTrack the critical path in program activities, associated risks, and recommended mitigations in requested schedule and risk reviewsExperience using Microsoft Project to develop high level schedules and graphics utilizing Excel or Power BI to deliver to senior leaders and stakeholdersAbility to facilitate client-facing meetings to review the IMS and discuss potential schedule slips and mitigation plansExcellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey products, deliverables, analyses, and / or issues to groups outside of your team or those who are unfamiliar with the topic.Ability to identify, track, and integrate risks into the IMSLeverages comprehensive metrics, customer and stakeholder feedback to assess program performance and risks and recommends resources and actions to ensure mission successLeads after-action reviews, leverages performance benchmarking, and introduces best practices; conducts root cause analysis and develops disposition and corrective and preventive actions for recurring discrepanciesQualifications
Proven experience with Risk ManagementWorking knowledge of industry standardsAbility to facilitate face-to-face meetings and brief the highest levels of the Government Customer PMO and the Program SponsorMust have excellent communication and written skillsMust demonstrate ability to work independentlyMust possess an Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibilityMust have excellent MS Project and Excel skillsDesired :
Desired Experience leading Gate Reviews and conducting Risk-based Process EvaluationsDesired ITIL certificationDesired PMP certification