IMS Scheduler with Security Clearance

QinetiQ US; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US on behalf of the Space Development Agency (SDA) seeks an Integrated Master Scheduler to support rapid space system development, fielding, and operation. You will consolidate schedules with contractors and government entities, perform CPM and SRA analyses, and produce high-quality briefing materials for leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years in IMS development and project management, plus strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with experience building/revising Integrated Master Schedules.
• 7+ years developing IMS with Microsoft Project.
• 7+ years project management experience.
• Experience with space system or major defense programs.
• Excellent written and visual communication skills.
• TS/SCI clearance eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve, review, and consolidate schedules with contractors, the government, and across other contractors as needed.
• Coordinate schedule inputs from multiple sources to develop and maintain a government IMS.
• Conduct CPM analysis and Schedule Risk Assessments to identify bottlenecks.
• Maintain cognizance of internal developments to inform scheduling updates.
• Develop internal briefing material and external-facing schedule products for the government team.
• Support product managers and cross-functional teams including Government, Military, SETA, FFRDC, UARC, & Industry.

Skills

Integrated Master Schedule

CPM analysis

Schedule Risk Assessments

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Position Overview Join us in our fast-paced support to the Space Development Agency (SDA). Recognized as the Department of Defense's constructive disruptor for space acquisition, SDA delivers space-based capabilities to the joint warfighter to support terrestrial missions through development, fielding, and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). SDA capitalizes on a unique business model that values speed and lowers costs by harnessing commercial development to achieve a proliferated architecture and enhance resilience. We are seeking an an Integrated Master Scheduler to support SDA’s mission. Responsibilities include: Responsibilities * Retrieve, review, and consolidate schedules with contractors, the government, and across other contractors as needed.

• Coordinate schedule inputs from multiple sources to develop and maintain a government-specific integrated master schedules (IMS).
• Conduct Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis and Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs) to identify potential bottlenecks in ground system software and hardware development
• Maintain cognizance of internal developments to inform scheduling updates and provide ground segment updates as needed.
• Identify scheduling conflicts, critical paths, schedule risks, and divergences; present findings to leadership.
• Perform configuration management functions as directed by the government, to include review of deliverables to ensure contract compliance and on-time CDRL delivery.
• Work with contractor counterparts to facilitate timely distribution to, review by, and feedback from SDA subject matter experts.
• Develop internal briefing material and external-facing schedule products with high standards and attention to detail as directed by the government team.
• Support product managers, coordinate cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders as needed (i.e. Government, Military, SETA, FFRDC, UARC, & Industry).
• Provide general support to the SDA as tasked (e.g. coordinate meetings and briefings). Required Qualifications * Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience building and revising Integrated Master Schedules
• 7+ years developing integrated master schedules with Microsoft Project
• 7+ years project management experience
• Prior experience supporting space system or major defense acquisition programs in industry or government
• Excellent written and visual communication skills
• Ability to work in an extremely fast paced organization
• Strong understanding of CPM, SRA, and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
• TS with SCI eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob Preferred Qualifications * Experience maintaining vertically traceable schedules across the schedule hierarchy (Low-Level Schedules – Summary Schedules). * Experience managing interface (giver/receiver) hand-offs between interdependent schedules.
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in program management Pay Transparency The salary range for this role is $140,000- $165,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.