Master Scheduler

Sprymethods; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Holidays

PTO

Training Benefit

401(k)

Job summary

Spry Methods is seeking a Master Scheduler to develop and manage complex schedules for multiple programs, leveraging Microsoft Project and IMS expertise. You will work with project managers, executives, and stakeholders to ensure accurate, actionable schedule data reflecting scope, resources, and risks.

The role requires PMI-SP certification, DoD program experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency with Primavera P6 and BI tooling is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Extensive experience developing and managing complex project schedules.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project.
• Experience managing integrated master schedules for large programs.
• Ability to analyze schedule performance and communicate findings to leadership.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• PMI-SP certification.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience supporting DoD/government programs.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Project Online, or MS Project Server.
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage complex IMS for multiple projects.
• Create schedules from WBS, project plans, and requirements.
• Define task sequences, dependencies, milestones, and resources.
• Maintain schedule integrity with QA and CM practices.
• Perform critical path, float, variance, and trend analyses.
• Develop baselines and document approved changes.
• Lead schedule status reviews with managers and leadership.
• Prepare executive-level schedule reports and dashboards.
• Identify schedule risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure alignment with priorities, resources, and objectives.
• Provide guidance on MS Project functionality and scheduling best practices.
• Develop scheduling templates and standard reporting mechanisms.
• Train project managers and teams in scheduling techniques.
• Support planning, forecasting, and portfolio scheduling activities.
• Coordinate cross-project schedule integration and resolve conflicts.
• Ensure compliance with scheduling standards and contractual requirements.

Skills

Schedule analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/PM/Engineering/IS)

PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)

Experience with EVM

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Project Online

Microsoft Project Server

Power BI

Job description

Company Overview

Spry Methods is a proven provider of mission-focused technology, cybersecurity, and program management solutions supporting critical Federal and DoD missions. We specialize in delivering integrated, high-impact solutions across cyber operations, enterprise resource management, and mission support services. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and innovation - empowering our teams to deliver meaningful outcomes in complex, high-security environments.

Who We're Looking For (Position Overview):

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting comprehensive project and program schedules that support organizational planning, execution, and decision-making. This position serves as the organization’s subject matter expert for schedule management and Microsoft Project, ensuring schedules accurately reflect scope, resources, dependencies, milestones, risks, and critical paths. The Master Scheduler collaborates with project managers, functional leads, executives, and stakeholders to provide timely, accurate, and actionable schedule information that supports informed decision-making and effective program execution.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• • Develop, maintain, and manage complex integrated master schedules (IMS) for multiple projects and programs.
• • Build project schedules from work breakdown structures (WBS), project plans, and program requirements.
• • Establish logical task sequencing, predecessor/successor relationships, dependencies, milestones, constraints, and resource assignments.
• • Maintain schedule integrity through regular validation, quality assurance, and configuration management practices.
• • Perform critical path, float, schedule variance, and trend analyses to identify potential risks and impacts to project execution.
• • Develop and maintain schedule baselines and document approved schedule changes.
• • Conduct schedule status reviews with project managers, functional managers, and leadership.
• • Prepare executive-level schedule reports, dashboards, and briefings.
• • Identify schedule risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• • Ensure schedule alignment with organizational priorities, resource availability, and program objectives.
• • Provide expert guidance on Microsoft Project functionality, scheduling methodologies, and best practices.
• • Develop standardized scheduling processes, templates, and reporting mechanisms.
• • Train project managers and team members in scheduling techniques and Microsoft Project usage.
• • Support project planning, resource forecasting, and portfolio-level scheduling activities.
• • Coordinate schedule integration across multiple projects to identify interdependencies and resource conflicts.
• • Ensure compliance with organizational scheduling standards, policies, and contractual requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• • Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• • Extensive experience developing and managing complex project schedules.
• • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project.
• • Experience managing integrated master schedules for large, complex programs.
• • Demonstrated ability to analyze schedule performance and communicate findings to senior leadership.
• • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• • PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification.
• • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• • Experience supporting government or Department of Defense programs.
• • Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, Project Online, or Microsoft Project Server.
• • Experience with Power BI or other reporting and visualization tools.

Perks of Working for Us (Benefits):

• Medical Coverage - Cigna - 4 Options
• - Traditional - PPO Open Access Plus Network
• - (2) HDHP - PPO Open Access Plus Network
• - HDHP - EPO Open Access Plus Network
• Dental Coverage - Cigna - PPO Base & Buy-Up Plans
• Vision Coverage - Principal - VSP Choice Network
• Paid Holidays: Full-time employees receive 11 paid federal holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - PTO accrual starts at 15 days per year
• Training Benefit - Annual training allowance available toward any job-related training or education
• 401(k) - Multiple Fund Choices through Fidelity with a company match

For our full list of benefits, please visit http://www.sprymethods.com/careers/benefits/

EEO Statement

At Spry, we believe talented and dedicated employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our success. We are committed to crafting a diverse and inclusive workplace that endorses engagement, creativity, quality and innovation.

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