Master Scheduler

Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Intrepid, an SPA Company, seeks a Master Scheduler to develop, maintain, and analyze the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for the Advanced Fires Project Office. You will work with Army and Industry partners to ensure project tasks, dependencies, and resources are properly planned, tracked, and reported to meet goals on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, is proficient with MS Project or Primavera P6, and has 10 years of logistics experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Logistics Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or Project Management.
• Proficiency with scheduling software like Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• 10 years of logistics experience supporting an Army program office.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Experience preparing briefings and documentation for senior leadership.
• Possess an active SECRET clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for Advanced Fires Project Office.
• Collaborate with Army and Industry partners to gather scheduling information and manage a comprehensive schedule.
• Perform critical path analysis and monitor progress, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Identify and assess schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Continuously improve scheduling processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Travel approximately 10%.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

Intrepid, an SPA Company, brings more than 20 years of experience supporting the Department of Defense and U.S. Government, consistently setting the standard for excellence in the federal marketplace. Committed to advancing the mission of the U.S. Warfighter, Intrepid leverages technological superiority to deliver innovative solutions across air, space, land, and sea domains. We are proud to foster a collaborative, dynamic work environment, offering competitive compensation and an industry-leading 401k contribution. Our team is built through merit and achievement, and we’re always looking for the best and brightest to join us in our growth. We treat our people like family, we are mission-focused, and we give back! Join us today.

SPA has a need for a Master Scheduler. The Integrated Master Scheduler is a critical role responsible for the development, maintenance, and analysis of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for Advanced Fires Project Office efforts. This individual will work closely with project managers, technical leads, and other stakeholders to ensure that all project activities are properly planned, tracked, and reported to meet project goals on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

The role involves developing and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) while collaborating with Army and Industry partners to create and manage a comprehensive schedule encompassing all project tasks, dependencies, and resources. Key responsibilities include performing critical path analysis to identify and manage the project's most essential tasks and working closely with project teams to gather scheduling information, monitor progress, and provide regular updates to stakeholders. The position also requires generating periodic reports on schedule status, performance, and key metrics, analyzing schedule variances, and recommending corrective actions as needed. Additionally, identifying and assessing potential schedule risks and developing mitigation strategies are integral to the role. A continuous focus on improving scheduling processes, tools, and methodologies is essential. Travel requirements for this role amount to approximately 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Logistics Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or Project Management
• Proficiency with scheduling software like Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• 10 years of logistics experience supporting an Army program office
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities
• Experience preparing briefings and documentation for senior leadership
• Possess an active SECRET clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment