Scheduler 3

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Scheduler 3
Elkridge, MD, US, 21075
TS/SCI Full Scope Poly
$118,000 - $142,000
Job Description
Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining detailed resource-loaded schedules for implementation, developmental and operational systems. Works with developmental and operational teams to develop detailed schedules and assists in keeping these schedules current. Uses or recommends automated tools such as MS Project, Primavera or program mandated software. Develops and/or modifies project schedules and/or the integration of multiple project schedules into an overall Master Program Schedule. Maintains the overall Mater Program/Project schedule. Links project schedules with the overarching program, Investment Portfolio, functional area and/or other Integrated Master Plans (IMPs). Provides hands-on development of layered schedules and IMPs that address how an acquisition project is progressing and how that project contributes to overarching requirements and objectives. Maintains status on linkages and dependencies with related projects.
Assist in defining and implementing schedule software (MS Project, Primavera, or specific program mandated software, etc.) management processes and procedures
Implement schedule version control processes, policies, and procedures
Assist in maintaining and developing the environment for the overall Master Program/Project Schedule and/or the integration of multiple projects schedules into an overall Master Program Schedule
Maintain the schedule product build, staging, testing, deployment, and integration
Define and implement schedule configuration and management processes and procedures; such as creating product build scripts and procedures, and integrate those scripts with the schedule build process
Develop schedule version control processes, policies and procedures and ensures that they are followed on development or operational schedule development and implementation projects
Facilitate weekly meetings
Provide recommendations to the program manager for allocation of management reserve to address resource/schedule constraints
Coordinate a cross-walk of milestones and interdependencies among projects and/or functional areas (engineering, manufacturing, test, quality control, etc.)

Required Skills
Utilization of proficient Microsoft Project and PM skills.
Twelve (12) years experience as a Scheduler in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Shall have two (2) years of demonstrated experience managing a schedule for an engineering program involving hardware and software development and multiple sub-components using MS Project or Primavera.
Shall have successfully completed an advanced level MS Project or Primavera course and have demonstrated experience with MS Project and Primavera.
Certification in either the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) and or Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) is required
A Master's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to ten (10) years of experience.
Four (4) years of additional scheduling experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph is required.