DoD Project Scheduler Lead - MS Project & CPM Expert

00100 LEIDOS, INC.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Microsoft Project/Project Management Specialist to establish, manage, and analyze enterprise-level IMS, WBS, and milestones for DoD-related operations at Langley AFB. You will ensure cross-base collaboration, deliver CPM analyses, and provide executive dashboards for decision makers.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, a relevant degree, 8–12 years of scheduling experience, and strong MS Project/MS 365 tool proficiency to support distributed Air Force installations.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of specialized project scheduling experience with Microsoft Project in DoD/federal environments.
• Advanced mastery of MS Project and MS 365 collaboration tools.
• Advanced Excel skills (data modeling, Pivot Tables, Power Query) and PowerPoint presentation design.
• Knowledge of DoD scheduling health checks, CPM, and WBS development.
• Ability to coordinate with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), WBS, and milestones.
• Lead MS Project-driven collaboration across four locations.
• Perform CPM analyses to evaluate critical paths.
• Create resource-loaded schedules mapping personnel, equipment, facilities, and funding.
• Produce executive dashboards, Gantt charts, and milestone roadmaps for leadership.
• Present weekly/monthly status briefings to Senior leaders and program directors.
• Coordinate weekly across Lackland, Langley, Nellis, Shaw with SMEs and program managers.

Skills

Project scheduling

CPM analysis

Executive communication

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in PM/Engineering/IS

Tools

Microsoft Project

Project Server

Project Online

MS Teams

SharePoint

Power Automate

Power BI

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Microsoft Project/Project Management Specialist to establish, manage, and analyze enterprise-level IMS, WBS, and milestones for DoD-related operations at Langley AFB. You will ensure cross-base collaboration, deliver CPM analyses, and provide executive dashboards for decision makers.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, a relevant degree, 8–12 years of scheduling experience, and strong MS Project/MS 365 tool proficiency to support distributed Air Force installations.