IMS Scheduler

Leidos Inc; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 82,550 - 149,225; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. is seeking an experienced IMS Scheduler to develop, maintain, and analyze Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to support program execution.

The role collaborates with program managers, functional leads, subcontractors, and staff to align schedules with scope, requirements, resources, and budgets. Responsibilities include monitoring performance, identifying risks and critical path impacts, supporting program reviews, and generating schedule reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of project/program management experience or Master's with 6–10 years of prior relevant experience (degree may be replaced by eligible experience).
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess a minimum of a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• In‑depth IMS project skill required to facilitate meetings and work one‑on‑one to ascertain project activities, resources, requirements, predecessors, successors, impacts, milestones, etc.
• Proven working knowledge of MS Project and/or other schedule management tools (e.g., MS Project Server, Deltek OpenPlan).
• Strong knowledge of scheduling theory and related best practices (e.g., PASEG).
• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) architecture (e.g., WBS or IMP based) experience.
• Proven knowledge of Critical Path.
• Baseline change control and IMS configuration management experience.
• Ability to work independently with overall responsibility for the Master Schedule.
• Proven ability to work well within a team/collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement program scheduling rhythms, develop baseline schedules and artifacts, and monitor performance against baselines to meet objectives.
• Generate, publish, and maintain the Master Schedule with tasks and resources aligned to customer milestones.
• Collaborate with industry and government performers to develop and integrate detailed schedules into the Master Schedule.
• Develop and maintain linkages and dependencies across projects and document external dependencies for risk management.
• Identify milestones, decision points, and critical path and manage baseline changes weekly.
• Conduct 'what if' scenario analysis and enforce schedule version control processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Schedule analysis

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

MS Project Server

Deltek OpenPlan

Confluence

Job description

Position Summary

The IMS Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to support successful program execution and achievement of program objectives. The role works closely with program managers, functional leads, subcontractors, and support personnel to ensure schedules are aligned with program scope, technical requirements, resource plans, and budget constraints. Responsibilities include monitoring schedule performance, identifying risks and critical path impacts, supporting program reviews, and ensuring compliance with organizational and customer scheduling requirements. This position has a significant impact on day-to-day program operations, supports projects and processes that span multiple professional areas, provides schedule analysis and reporting to program leadership, supports planning and resource management activities, and contributes to the successful execution of complex programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement program scheduling business rhythms, develop baseline schedules and associated artifacts to meet contractual/project requirements, and monitor, analyze, and report performance against baseline schedules to ensure contractual, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Generate, publish, and maintain an accurate Master Schedule, showing the tasks and resources required to deliver on‑time, per customer requirements and milestones.
• Work closely with industry and government performers to develop detailed schedules, keep these schedules current, and integrate them seamlessly into the Master Schedule.
• Develop and maintain linkages, dependencies, and inter‑dependencies with related projects.
• Document and track internal and external dependencies for risk management.
• Identify major milestones, decision points, project life‑cycle events, and other project events.
• Identify critical path and task dependencies.
• Set and maintain the baseline schedule and track all changes to the baseline schedule on a weekly basis.
• Perform 'what if' scenarios within the schedule.
• Develop schedule version control processes, policies, and procedures and ensure they are followed during development and maintenance of schedules.
• Perform schedule estimating through elicitation of team members and stakeholders to capture estimations of new work, updated actuals, and remaining work.
• Champion and support continuous risk mitigation and issue management through schedule analysis.
• Generate schedule reports based on planned vs. actual work.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of project/program management experience or Master's with 6–10 years of prior relevant experience (degree may be replaced by equivalent experience).
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess a minimum of a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with functional areas to identify and maintain all schedule tasks and dependencies.
• In‑depth IMS project skill required to facilitate meetings and work one‑on‑one to ascertain project activities, resources, requirements, predecessors, successors, impacts, milestones, etc.
• Proven working knowledge of MS Project and/or other schedule management tools (e.g., MS Project Server, Deltek OpenPlan).
• Strong knowledge of scheduling theory and related best practices (e.g., PASEG).
• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) architecture (e.g., WBS or IMP based) experience.
• Proven knowledge of Critical Path.
• Baseline change control and IMS configuration management experience.
• Ability to work independently with overall responsibility for the Master Schedule.
• Proven ability to work well within a team/collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Microsoft Project and Confluence.
• Experience supporting complex defense contracts, specifically with the Air Force.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

Pay and Benefits

Pay range: $82,550.00 – $149,225.00.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement plans.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.