Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Manager

Guidehouse Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. seeks an experienced Program Scheduling Lead to support DoW initiatives. You will manage Integrated Master Schedules, govern schedules, and provide actionable insights for senior government leadership.

The role requires deep DoD scheduling expertise and a track record in complex program portfolios. You will develop executive dashboards, support governance meetings, and coordinate dependencies across multiple workstreams, using MS Project and Project Online to forecast and

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET DoD clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of federal consulting related to DoW IMS, program controls or program management.
• Experience coordinating multiple schedules across complex portfolios.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Project Online.
• Knowledge of DCMA 14-Point, CPM, GAO Schedule Guide.
• Ability to develop resource-loaded schedules and forecasting.
• Experience creating executive dashboards and briefing materials.
• Experience supporting governance, reviews and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead IMS scheduling for DoW programs and complex acquisitions.
• Govern scheduling processes and ensure DCMA/GAO compliance.
• Develop executive dashboards and performance metrics for leadership.
• Support program reviews, governance meetings, and reporting.
• Lead MS Project and Project Online scheduling across programs.

Skills

Project scheduling

Schedule governance

Risk analysis

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Project Online

Power BI

SharePoint

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 security clearance
• 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 Ev