Program Scheduler

KBR, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Program Scheduler located in Chantilly, VA. The role involves developing and reviewing Integrated Master Schedules, providing schedule-related support to teams, and communicating findings to management. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, at least 10 years of experience, and TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. Experienced candidates with advanced MS Project skills are preferred. This is an in-person role with significant program management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Recent experience in system program offices is desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review Integrated Master Schedules.
• Provide schedule-related support to Integrated Product Teams.
• Communicate findings to management through briefings and reports.

Skills

Scheduling

Advanced MS Project

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

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Program Scheduler

Title: Program Scheduler
Location: Chantilly, VA (work in person)

Role And Responsibilities

• Develop and review Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), integrating multiple IMSs, performing schedule risk analysis, building projections of schedule outcomes, and developing reports or presentations.
• Provide schedule-related support to assigned Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) by attending recurring program meetings.
• Provide reports to key program stakeholders on IMS health and construction, contractor schedule performance metrics, and projections of schedule outcomes.
• Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs), design reviews, Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs), and Business Management Reviews (BMRs).
• Communicate all findings to management through briefings, written reports, and verbal communication.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate disparate activities and milestones into schedule models.
• Employ integration, communication, coordination, organizational, and planning expertise to technical and acquisition efforts across several functional disciplines.
• Perform program management activities such as gathering program information; conducting analyses; developing program strategies; milestone planning, tracking, and scheduling; establishing and maintaining schedule model databases.
• Review contractor IMS schedules, evaluating against common practice, which may include DCMA 14-point schedule assessment.
• Develop cartoons or Tier 1 schedules for executive briefings.

Required Qualifications

• Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree with at least 10 years of experience. Master’s degree desired. Combinations of education and experience are acceptable.
• Skills: Scheduling and advanced MS Project experience required.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience: Recent experience in system program offices is desired.
• Skills: Advanced MS Project and Excel experience is desired.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.