Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Manager

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Holidays

Bonus Eligible

Parental Leave

401(k)

Life Insurance

Savings Accounts

Education Support

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks an experienced Program Management professional to lead Integrated Master Scheduling for DoD Warfighting programs in Arlington. You will guide schedule governance, drive CPM analyses, and deliver executive dashboards to senior government leadership.

The role requires an active Secret clearance and a Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years in federal DoD scheduling, program controls, or management. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Ten (10) years or more of federal consulting/schedule management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for DoW programs, aligning milestones and deliverables.
• Govern schedule across multiple stakeholders and workstreams to meet objectives.
• Perform CPM, float, variance analyses; provide schedule health assessments for decisions.
• Ensure DCMA 14-Point and GAO Schedule Guide practices; maintain governance.

Skills

IMS leadership

Schedule governance

Executive reporting

Risk management

Schedule analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Project Online

Job description

Job Family:

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

Our Program Management professionals support Department of War (DoW) programs by providing Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) leadership, schedule governance, program controls, and executive decision support. This role serves as a key advisor to government stakeholders, leading schedule management activities, supporting program execution, and providing actionable insights that improve program visibility, risk management, and mission outcomes.

Specific initiatives and work products that this role supports include:

• Developing, maintaining, and governing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) supporting complex DoW acquisition, modernization, and enterprise programs.
• Managing schedule integration across multiple stakeholders, workstreams, and program offices to ensure alignment with program objectives and delivery milestones.
• Conducting schedule analysis, including Critical Path Methodology (CPM), float analysis, variance analysis, and schedule health assessments to identify risks and support decision-making.
• Establishing and maintaining scheduling governance processes and ensuring compliance with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) 14-Point Assessment criteria and Government Accountability Office (GAO) Schedule Assessment Guide best practices.
• Developing executive dashboards, reports, briefings, and performance metrics that communicate schedule performance, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior government leadership.
• Supporting program reviews, governance meetings, and executive reporting activities while advising stakeholders on schedule impacts, dependencies, and corrective actions.
• Leading Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Online scheduling activities and supporting enterprise scheduling environments.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED “SECRET” Federal or DoD securityclearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• TEN (10) or more years of experience supporting federal consulting, Department of War (DoW) programs, Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS), program controls, or program management activities. Experience should include:
  • Developing, maintaining, and governing large, complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
  • Managing multiple schedules across complex program portfolios and coordinating dependencies across numerous stakeholders and workstreams.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Online.
  • Demonstrated expertise applying Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) 14-Point Assessment criteria, Critical Path Methodology (CPM), float analysis, variance analysis, and Government Accountability Office (GAO) Schedule Assessment Guide best practices.
  • Developing and managing resource-loaded schedules and utilizing schedule analytics to support program execution and forecasting.
  • Developing executive-level dashboards, reports, and briefing materials for senior government leadership.
  • Supporting program governance, schedule reviews, compliance activities, and executive decision-making processes.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), or similar professional certification.
• Experience supporting Army, Program Executive Office (PEO), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), acquisition, logistics, modernization, or enterprise business system programs.
• Experience supporting Acquisition Category (ACAT), Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), or other large-scale defense acquisition programs.
• Experience implementing or administering Microsoft Project Online enterprise environments.
• Experience creating executive dashboards and performance reporting tools using Power BI, SharePoint, or similar platforms.
• Experience serving as a scheduling Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting multiple programs or portfolios.

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.