Primavera Project Scheduler/Analyst

Leidos; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced scheduling and analytics professional to support the FAA through the NISC program. Based in Des Moines, WA, you will manage Primavera-driven project schedules, resource loading, and data reporting for the Corporate Work Plan.

You will generate ad-hoc Excel and Tableau reports, maintain data integrity, and collaborate with stakeholders across management levels. A BA or MS with relevant experience is required, along with the ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• BA degree and 4–8 years of related experience, or MS with 2–6 years of related experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and documentation systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance (US citizen or Green Card holder).

Responsibilities

• Develop, update and analyze project schedules using Primavera.
• Resource-load schedules in Primavera and track CAI/JAI items.
• Update labor units and ensure data integrity for schedules.
• Provide ad-hoc Excel reports from Primavera for LIFT/engineering programs.
• Load Corporate Work Plan with project team members and organization codes.
• Create and analyze schedule/cost reports including Critical Paths and schedule variance.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Tableau

Microsoft Office

Job description

The National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at Leidos is seeking an individual with Project Scheduling and Analytical experience to support the FAA as a Corporate Work Plan (CWP), Primavera P6, and Data Analytics expert.

The ideal candidate will support the daily operations of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Western Service Area (WSA) within the Engineering Services Terminal Platform. This position is based at the FAA’s Northwest Mountain Regional office located in Des Moines, WA and is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the NISC mission.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, update and analyze project schedules utilizing Primavera.
• Resource load project schedules utilizing Primavera.
• Update budgeted labor units as needed.
• Track all Contractor Acceptance Inspection(s) (CAI), Joint Acceptance Inspection(s) (JAI) and JAI exception items from the Corporate Work Plan (CWP) Portal.
• Assist in handling those which are not being signed/closed out.
• Advance data dates monthly for all Active project schedules in Primavera.
• Ensure proper termination of projects and activities including the compilation of all required documentation and signatures and ensuring funds were expended and/or returned prior to closing out the project.
• Assist in loading Corporate Work Plan with project team members, leads and their organization code for all active projects.
• Provide ad-hoc reports via Excel to the Engineering Services LIFT Program (or any successor program) by exporting data from Primavera.
• Support data entry, analysis and verification of project data with the Corporate Work Plan.
• Clean up project schedule data in Primavera utilizing Tableau analysis reports.
• Create and manage schedule templates in the What-If node of Primavera.
• Remove schedules from a new project and attach an existing schedule template to said projects in Primavera.
• Ensure proper data integrity within the schedules so that the schedule flows/calculates accurately.
• Create & analyze various cost & scheduling reports/charts including Critical Paths, Milestone, Schedule Variance (Live vs. Baseline), Budget Variance (Budgeted vs. Actual Resource charges).
• Ensure project schedules always have proper data integrity for accurate scheduling/analyzing.
• Assist as needed in 3D reporting.
• Assist PIM with Corporate Work Plan changes as needed, including adding team members, requesting status changes and adding comments.

Qualifications:

• Typically requires a BA degree and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or master’s with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and able to organize documentation and have an awareness of general documentation systems.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to produce clear, concise general and technical documentation, and to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, team members, and all levels of management.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skill.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance. (to be eligible for Public Trust you must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder who has resided in the US for the past 3 years).

Desired experience:

• Experience supporting the Federal Aviation Administration.
• Previous knowledge of the FAA’s Corporate Work Plan system and associated business platforms.

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Original Posting:

July 21, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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Location Des Moines, Washington, United States