IT Project Planner - II

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Johnson City (TN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a Project Planner-II to manage IT project schedules for U.S. Federal Agencies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project planning, with expert knowledge of MS Project and strong communication skills. This remote position requires a Bachelor's degree and U.S. citizenship, with a strong emphasis on federal government operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project planning experience in the Federal Government.
• Expert knowledge of MS Project and advanced MS Office skills.
• Strong facilitation and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT project schedules and ensure project deadlines are met.
• Develop and maintain project schedules including variance analysis.
• Prepare and conduct briefings for leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Planning

MS Project

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

JIRA

MS Office

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG)is seeking a talented Project Planner-II
Location: Remote
Department: U.S. Federal Agencies
Type:Full Time
Min. Experience:Experienced

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This is a Project Planner position, not a Project Manager role. Your resume must clearly show that your primary daily duties was/is managing IT project schedules, not managing projects. Experience shall include planning, initiating, managing, executing, and closing out project schedules in support of an agency’s mission. Have documented prior experience developing and maintaining project schedules, performing variance analysis, and providing input and analysis on resource contention, task delays, and recommendations for possible solutions Have documented expert level in depth knowledge of Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development Have prior documented experience developing and maintaining summary level schedule reports, milestone charts, and other project management tools used to support critical path analysis, earned value, performance variances, and to support cost / schedule integration. Have prior documented experience developing and maintaining schedules, defining work breakdown structure, networking activities, schedule measuring and monitoring, resource loading and leveling, performing schedule analysis, and facilitating weekly schedule meetings Have prior documented experience preparing and conducting briefings for Senior and Executive Leadership and other internal and external stakeholders Have excellent facilitation and communication skills in both face-to-face meetings and via tele-conference and experience working with and communicating with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.

Required Skills and Experience
Must have expert knowledge of MS Project 8+ years of project planning experience in the Federal Government. Advanced knowledge of MS Office application. Experience with JIRA and other planning tools beneficial
Professional Certifications	Project Management Professional (PMP)
Years of Professional Experience	8+ years of professional project planning experience
Desired experience	U.S. Federal Government
Formal Education	Bachelor’s degree or higher
Citizenship Requirement	U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity
Security Clearance Requirements	Public Trust
CRITICAL NOTES:	SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered. Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered. This is a remote position. However, applicants from NY, CA, NJ, WA, OR or IL will not be considered.

U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.