Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Manager

Guidehouse; United States; Remote; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

401(k)

Life Insurance

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a seasoned Program Management Scheduler to support DoW programs in the United States. You will lead Integrated Master Schedule efforts, drive schedule governance, and provide executive decision support to government stakeholders.

Your work ensures visibility of risks and timely milestones. You will apply CPM, variance analyses, and health assessments, delivering dashboards and reports for senior leadership while coordinating across multiple offices and program offices.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required and maintained.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years in federal consulting or DoD IMS/program management.
• Experience leading large Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Online.
• Knowledge of DCMA 14-Point Criteria, CPM, GAO Schedule Guide.

Responsibilities

• Lead IMS development, maintenance, and governance across programs.
• Coordinate schedules across multiple stakeholders and offices.
• Perform CPM, float, and variance analyses to identify risks.
• Develop executive dashboards and briefings for leadership.
• Support program reviews and decision-making with schedule data.

Skills

IMS leadership

Schedule governance

Program controls

Executive decision support

Risk management

CPM 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 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.

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. 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.

• 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 & CertificationsEmployee 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.