Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Manager

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays & Sick Time

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse in Tysons, VA is seeking a Senior Scheduling Specialist to develop and govern Integrated Master Schedules for DoD programs. You will lead scheduling across multiple offices, perform CPM and variance analyses, and implement DCMA/GAO best practices.

You will create executive dashboards and briefings for senior government leadership, support program reviews, and drive governance in Microsoft Project environments, including Project Online. Active Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Developing, maintaining, and governing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET clearance is required.
• 10+ years of federal consulting, DoW programs, IMS, or program management experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Online.
• Experience applying DCMA 14-Point, CPM, float and GAO Schedule best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and govern IMS for DoW acquisition and modernization programs.
• Manage schedule integration across stakeholders to align objectives and milestones.
• Perform CPM, float, variance analyses and schedule health assessments.
• Establish scheduling governance and ensure DCMA/GAO compliance.
• Create executive dashboards and briefing materials for senior government leadership.
• Support program governance, reviews, and decision-making with schedule insights.
• Lead Microsoft Project and Project Online scheduling activities.

Skills

IMS expertise

Schedule governance

CPM analysis

Executive communication

Stakeholder alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Project Online

Power BI

Job description

Job Family: Finance & Accounting Consulting
Travel Required: Up to 10%
Clearance Required: Active Secret

What You Will Do

• 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.
• 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

• 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.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.